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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,641.28, 1,196,693.58 and 257,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,641.28, 1,196,693.58 and 257,886.04 is: 386,903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,641.28 : 1,196,693.58 = 257,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,641.28/1,196,693.58 = 257,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,641.28x = 1,196,693.58 × 257,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,641.28x = 308,610,568,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,610,568,439.62/797,641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,903.96

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