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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,807.86, 1,195,444.97 and 257,053.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,807.86, 1,195,444.97 and 257,053.77 is: 385,655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,807.86 : 1,195,444.97 = 257,053.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,807.86/1,195,444.97 = 257,053.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,807.86x = 1,195,444.97 × 257,053.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,807.86x = 307,293,635,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,293,635,080.77/796,807.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,655.88

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