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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,799.48, 1,195,432.78 and 257,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,799.48, 1,195,432.78 and 257,044.92 is: 385,642.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,799.48 : 1,195,432.78 = 257,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,799.48/1,195,432.78 = 257,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,799.48x = 1,195,432.78 × 257,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,799.48x = 307,279,923,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,279,923,300.48/796,799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,642.73

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