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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,789.77, 1,195,418.30 and 257,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,789.77, 1,195,418.30 and 257,035.24 is: 385,628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,789.77 : 1,195,418.30 = 257,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,789.77/1,195,418.30 = 257,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,789.77x = 1,195,418.30 × 257,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,789.77x = 307,264,629,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,264,629,640.89/796,789.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,628.23

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