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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,671.38, 1,195,124.94 and 264,074.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,671.38, 1,195,124.94 and 264,074.94 is: 396,151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,671.38 : 1,195,124.94 = 264,074.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,671.38/1,195,124.94 = 264,074.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,671.38x = 1,195,124.94 × 264,074.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,671.38x = 315,602,546,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,602,546,823.00/796,671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,151.48

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