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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,306.40, 1,195,842.72 and 264,815.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,306.40, 1,195,842.72 and 264,815.52 is: 397,184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,306.40 : 1,195,842.72 = 264,815.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,306.40/1,195,842.72 = 264,815.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,306.40x = 1,195,842.72 × 264,815.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,306.40x = 316,677,711,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,677,711,735.01/797,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,184.46

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