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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,642.28, 1,196,204.58 and 265,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,642.28, 1,196,204.58 and 265,020.30 is: 397,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,642.28 : 1,196,204.58 = 265,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,642.28/1,196,204.58 = 265,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,642.28x = 1,196,204.58 × 265,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,642.28x = 317,018,496,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,018,496,652.97/797,642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,444.45

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