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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,123.02, 1,195,424.50 and 264,501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,123.02, 1,195,424.50 and 264,501.04 is: 396,665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,123.02 : 1,195,424.50 = 264,501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,123.02/1,195,424.50 = 264,501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,123.02x = 1,195,424.50 × 264,501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,123.02x = 316,191,023,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,191,023,491.48/797,123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,665.28

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