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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,963.24, 1,195,442.70 and 264,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,963.24, 1,195,442.70 and 264,524.32 is: 396,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,963.24 : 1,195,442.70 = 264,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,963.24/1,195,442.70 = 264,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,963.24x = 1,195,442.70 × 264,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,963.24x = 316,223,667,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,223,667,316.46/796,963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,785.76

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