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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,431.46, 1,196,348.79 and 264,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,431.46, 1,196,348.79 and 264,955.10 is: 397,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,431.46 : 1,196,348.79 = 264,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,431.46/1,196,348.79 = 264,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,431.46x = 1,196,348.79 × 264,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,431.46x = 316,978,713,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,978,713,289.33/797,431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,499.63

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