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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,996.90, 1,195,567.13 and 257,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,996.90, 1,195,567.13 and 257,265.97 is: 385,922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,996.90 : 1,195,567.13 = 257,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,996.90/1,195,567.13 = 257,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,996.90x = 1,195,567.13 × 257,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,996.90x = 307,578,735,053.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,578,735,053.81/796,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,922.12

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