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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,319.77, 1,194,798.20 and 656,168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,319.77, 1,194,798.20 and 656,168.09 is: 983,279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,319.77 : 1,194,798.20 = 656,168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,319.77/1,194,798.20 = 656,168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,319.77x = 1,194,798.20 × 656,168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,319.77x = 783,988,443,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,988,443,574.61/797,319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,279.83

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