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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,884.12, 1,196,591.94 and 657,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,884.12, 1,196,591.94 and 657,294.04 is: 985,748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,884.12 : 1,196,591.94 = 657,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,884.12/1,196,591.94 = 657,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,884.12x = 1,196,591.94 × 657,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,884.12x = 786,512,750,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,512,750,474.04/797,884.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,748.09

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