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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,996.44, 1,195,566.44 and 257,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,996.44, 1,195,566.44 and 257,265.51 is: 385,921.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,996.44 : 1,195,566.44 = 257,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,996.44/1,195,566.44 = 257,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,996.44x = 1,195,566.44 × 257,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,996.44x = 307,578,009,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,578,009,925.48/796,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,921.44

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