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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,432.46, 1,196,350.29 and 264,956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,432.46, 1,196,350.29 and 264,956.10 is: 397,501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,432.46 : 1,196,350.29 = 264,956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,432.46/1,196,350.29 = 264,956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,432.46x = 1,196,350.29 × 264,956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,432.46x = 316,980,307,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,980,307,072.27/797,432.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,501.13

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