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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,832.54, 1,195,482.26 and 257,077.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,832.54, 1,195,482.26 and 257,077.88 is: 385,692.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,832.54 : 1,195,482.26 = 257,077.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,832.54/1,195,482.26 = 257,077.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,832.54x = 1,195,482.26 × 257,077.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,832.54x = 307,332,044,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,332,044,978.41/796,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,692.14

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