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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,422.40, 1,197,633.60 and 656,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,422.40, 1,197,633.60 and 656,704.80 is: 985,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,422.40 : 1,197,633.60 = 656,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,422.40/1,197,633.60 = 656,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,422.40x = 1,197,633.60 × 656,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,422.40x = 786,491,733,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,491,733,761.28/798,422.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,057.20

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