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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,642.26, 1,196,204.58 and 265,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,642.26, 1,196,204.58 and 265,020.28 is: 397,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,642.26 : 1,196,204.58 = 265,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,642.26/1,196,204.58 = 265,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,642.26x = 1,196,204.58 × 265,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,642.26x = 317,018,472,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,018,472,728.88/797,642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,444.43

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