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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,099.40, 1,195,388.96 and 264,477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,099.40, 1,195,388.96 and 264,477.42 is: 396,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,099.40 : 1,195,388.96 = 264,477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,099.40/1,195,388.96 = 264,477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,099.40x = 1,195,388.96 × 264,477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,099.40x = 316,153,386,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,153,386,714.90/797,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,629.81

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