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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,332.60, 1,195,998.90 and 264,935.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,332.60, 1,195,998.90 and 264,935.80 is: 397,403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,332.60 : 1,195,998.90 = 264,935.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,332.60/1,195,998.90 = 264,935.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,332.60x = 1,195,998.90 × 264,935.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,332.60x = 316,862,925,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,862,925,370.62/797,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,403.70

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