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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,341.50, 1,196,214.30 and 264,865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,341.50, 1,196,214.30 and 264,865.32 is: 397,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,341.50 : 1,196,214.30 = 264,865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,341.50/1,196,214.30 = 264,865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,341.50x = 1,196,214.30 × 264,865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,341.50x = 316,835,683,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,835,683,358.08/797,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,365.10

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