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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,234.40, 1,195,592.40 and 264,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,234.40, 1,195,592.40 and 264,664.80 is: 396,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,234.40 : 1,195,592.40 = 264,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,234.40/1,195,592.40 = 264,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,234.40x = 1,195,592.40 × 264,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,234.40x = 316,431,223,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,431,223,427.52/797,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,911.15

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