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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,080.35, 1,195,853.46 and 257,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,080.35, 1,195,853.46 and 257,323.96 is: 386,061.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,080.35 : 1,195,853.46 = 257,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,080.35/1,195,853.46 = 257,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,080.35x = 1,195,853.46 × 257,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,080.35x = 307,721,741,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,721,741,710.08/797,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,061.13

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