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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,556.96, 1,196,537.04 and 265,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,556.96, 1,196,537.04 and 265,080.60 is: 397,687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,556.96 : 1,196,537.04 = 265,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,556.96/1,196,537.04 = 265,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,556.96x = 1,196,537.04 × 265,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,556.96x = 317,178,756,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,178,756,485.42/797,556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,687.90

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