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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,366.88, 1,196,046.48 and 264,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,366.88, 1,196,046.48 and 264,927.84 is: 397,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,366.88 : 1,196,046.48 = 264,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,366.88/1,196,046.48 = 264,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,366.88x = 1,196,046.48 × 264,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,366.88x = 316,866,010,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,866,010,486.00/797,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,390.48

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