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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,146.64, 1,195,459.92 and 264,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,146.64, 1,195,459.92 and 264,524.64 is: 396,700.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,146.64 : 1,195,459.92 = 264,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,146.64/1,195,459.92 = 264,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,146.64x = 1,195,459.92 × 264,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,146.64x = 316,228,604,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,228,604,972.43/797,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,700.67

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