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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,289.08, 1,196,054.10 and 257,364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,289.08, 1,196,054.10 and 257,364.95 is: 386,086.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,289.08 : 1,196,054.10 = 257,364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,289.08/1,196,054.10 = 257,364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,289.08x = 1,196,054.10 × 257,364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,289.08x = 307,822,397,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,822,397,663.53/797,289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,086.31

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