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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,884.62, 1,196,592.69 and 657,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,884.62, 1,196,592.69 and 657,294.54 is: 985,748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,884.62 : 1,196,592.69 = 657,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,884.62/1,196,592.69 = 657,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,884.62x = 1,196,592.69 × 657,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,884.62x = 786,513,841,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,513,841,740.91/797,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,748.84

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