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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,421.40, 1,197,632.10 and 656,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,421.40, 1,197,632.10 and 656,703.80 is: 985,055.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,421.40 : 1,197,632.10 = 656,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,421.40/1,197,632.10 = 656,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,421.40x = 1,197,632.10 × 656,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,421.40x = 786,489,551,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,489,551,071.98/798,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,055.70

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