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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,651.40, 1,196,477.10 and 655,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,651.40, 1,196,477.10 and 655,933.80 is: 983,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,651.40 : 1,196,477.10 = 655,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,651.40/1,196,477.10 = 655,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,651.40x = 1,196,477.10 × 655,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,651.40x = 784,809,770,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,809,770,815.98/797,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,900.70

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