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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,615.40, 1,196,423.10 and 655,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,615.40, 1,196,423.10 and 655,897.80 is: 983,846.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,615.40 : 1,196,423.10 = 655,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,615.40/1,196,423.10 = 655,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,615.40x = 1,196,423.10 × 655,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,615.40x = 784,731,279,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,731,279,159.18/797,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,846.70

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