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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,289.86, 1,194,753.35 and 656,138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,289.86, 1,194,753.35 and 656,138.15 is: 983,234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,289.86 : 1,194,753.35 = 656,138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,289.86/1,194,753.35 = 656,138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,289.86x = 1,194,753.35 × 656,138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,289.86x = 783,923,252,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,923,252,775.30/797,289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,234.95

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