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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,124.64, 1,195,426.94 and 264,502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,124.64, 1,195,426.94 and 264,502.66 is: 396,667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,124.64 : 1,195,426.94 = 264,502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,124.64/1,195,426.94 = 264,502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,124.64x = 1,195,426.94 × 264,502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,124.64x = 316,193,605,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,193,605,465.66/797,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,667.71

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