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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,666.38, 1,195,117.43 and 264,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,666.38, 1,195,117.43 and 264,069.92 is: 396,143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,666.38 : 1,195,117.43 = 264,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,666.38/1,195,117.43 = 264,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,666.38x = 1,195,117.43 × 264,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,666.38x = 315,594,556,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,594,556,834.77/796,666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,143.94

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