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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,614.40, 1,196,421.60 and 655,896.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,614.40, 1,196,421.60 and 655,896.80 is: 983,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,614.40 : 1,196,421.60 = 655,896.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,614.40/1,196,421.60 = 655,896.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,614.40x = 1,196,421.60 × 655,896.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,614.40x = 784,729,098,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,729,098,890.88/797,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,845.20

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