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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,984, 1,196,974.56 and 465,326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,984, 1,196,974.56 and 465,326.72 is: 697,989.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,984 : 1,196,974.56 = 465,326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,984/1,196,974.56 = 465,326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,984x = 1,196,974.56 × 465,326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,984x = 556,984,245,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,984,245,928.24/797,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,989.24

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