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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,420.70, 1,196,240.40 and 264,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,420.70, 1,196,240.40 and 264,886.20 is: 397,365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,420.70 : 1,196,240.40 = 264,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,420.70/1,196,240.40 = 264,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,420.70x = 1,196,240.40 × 264,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,420.70x = 316,867,573,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,867,573,842.48/797,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,365.62

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