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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,455.20, 1,196,292.15 and 264,920.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,455.20, 1,196,292.15 and 264,920.70 is: 397,417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,455.20 : 1,196,292.15 = 264,920.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,455.20/1,196,292.15 = 264,920.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,455.20x = 1,196,292.15 × 264,920.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,455.20x = 316,922,553,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,922,553,782.51/797,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,417.38

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