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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,344.50, 1,196,218.80 and 264,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,344.50, 1,196,218.80 and 264,868.32 is: 397,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,344.50 : 1,196,218.80 = 264,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,344.50/1,196,218.80 = 264,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,344.50x = 1,196,218.80 × 264,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,344.50x = 316,840,463,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,840,463,908.42/797,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,369.60

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