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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,587.92, 1,195,982.10 and 264,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,587.92, 1,195,982.10 and 264,922.20 is: 397,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,587.92 : 1,195,982.10 = 264,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,587.92/1,195,982.10 = 264,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,587.92x = 1,195,982.10 × 264,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,587.92x = 316,842,209,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,842,209,092.62/797,587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,250.51

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