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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,245.94, 1,196,022.92 and 257,647.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,245.94, 1,196,022.92 and 257,647.43 is: 386,520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,245.94 : 1,196,022.92 = 257,647.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,245.94/1,196,022.92 = 257,647.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,245.94x = 1,196,022.92 × 257,647.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,245.94x = 308,152,233,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,152,233,260.92/797,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,520.92

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