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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,430.96, 1,196,348.04 and 264,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,430.96, 1,196,348.04 and 264,954.60 is: 397,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,430.96 : 1,196,348.04 = 264,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,430.96/1,196,348.04 = 264,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,430.96x = 1,196,348.04 × 264,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,430.96x = 316,977,916,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,977,916,398.98/797,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,498.88

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