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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,618.77, 1,196,659.82 and 257,863.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,618.77, 1,196,659.82 and 257,863.53 is: 386,870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,618.77 : 1,196,659.82 = 257,863.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,618.77/1,196,659.82 = 257,863.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,618.77x = 1,196,659.82 × 257,863.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,618.77x = 308,574,925,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,574,925,394.37/797,618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,870.19

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