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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,504.99, 1,196,241.08 and 265,031.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,504.99, 1,196,241.08 and 265,031.24 is: 397,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,504.99 : 1,196,241.08 = 265,031.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,504.99/1,196,241.08 = 265,031.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,504.99x = 1,196,241.08 × 265,031.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,504.99x = 317,041,249,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,041,249,464.98/797,504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,541.40

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