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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,082.03, 1,195,855.99 and 257,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,082.03, 1,195,855.99 and 257,325.66 is: 386,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,082.03 : 1,195,855.99 = 257,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,082.03/1,195,855.99 = 257,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,082.03x = 1,195,855.99 × 257,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,082.03x = 307,724,431,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,724,431,248.39/797,082.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,063.69

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