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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,318.40, 1,195,718.40 and 264,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,318.40, 1,195,718.40 and 264,748.80 is: 397,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,318.40 : 1,195,718.40 = 264,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,318.40/1,195,718.40 = 264,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,318.40x = 1,195,718.40 × 264,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,318.40x = 316,565,011,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,565,011,537.92/797,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,037.13

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