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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,331.60, 1,195,997.40 and 264,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,331.60, 1,195,997.40 and 264,934.80 is: 397,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,331.60 : 1,195,997.40 = 264,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,331.60/1,195,997.40 = 264,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,331.60x = 1,195,997.40 × 264,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,331.60x = 316,861,331,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,861,331,969.52/797,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,402.20

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