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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,995.44, 1,195,564.94 and 257,264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,995.44, 1,195,564.94 and 257,264.51 is: 385,919.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,995.44 : 1,195,564.94 = 257,264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,995.44/1,195,564.94 = 257,264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,995.44x = 1,195,564.94 × 257,264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,995.44x = 307,576,421,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,576,421,198.13/796,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,919.93

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