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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,320.40, 1,195,721.40 and 264,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,320.40, 1,195,721.40 and 264,750.80 is: 397,040.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,320.40 : 1,195,721.40 = 264,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,320.40/1,195,721.40 = 264,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,320.40x = 1,195,721.40 × 264,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,320.40x = 316,568,197,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,568,197,227.12/797,320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,040.13

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