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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,997.44, 1,195,567.94 and 257,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,997.44, 1,195,567.94 and 257,266.50 is: 385,922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,997.44 : 1,195,567.94 = 257,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,997.44/1,195,567.94 = 257,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,997.44x = 1,195,567.94 × 257,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,997.44x = 307,579,579,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,579,579,436.01/796,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,922.92

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