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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,964.24, 1,195,444.20 and 264,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,964.24, 1,195,444.20 and 264,525.32 is: 396,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,964.24 : 1,195,444.20 = 264,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,964.24/1,195,444.20 = 264,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,964.24x = 1,195,444.20 × 264,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,964.24x = 316,225,259,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,225,259,547.14/796,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,787.26

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