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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,168.10, 1,194,986.70 and 264,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,168.10, 1,194,986.70 and 264,414.90 is: 396,368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,168.10 : 1,194,986.70 = 264,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,168.10/1,194,986.70 = 264,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,168.10x = 1,194,986.70 × 264,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,168.10x = 315,972,288,781.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,972,288,781.83/797,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,368.46

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