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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,335.47, 1,196,205.30 and 264,859.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,335.47, 1,196,205.30 and 264,859.29 is: 397,356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,335.47 : 1,196,205.30 = 264,859.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,335.47/1,196,205.30 = 264,859.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,335.47x = 1,196,205.30 × 264,859.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,335.47x = 316,826,086,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,826,086,452.24/797,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,356.07

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