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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,666.40, 1,196,499.60 and 655,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,666.40, 1,196,499.60 and 655,948.80 is: 983,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,666.40 : 1,196,499.60 = 655,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,666.40/1,196,499.60 = 655,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,666.40x = 1,196,499.60 × 655,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,666.40x = 784,842,476,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,842,476,820.48/797,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,923.20

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