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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,643.26, 1,196,206.08 and 265,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,643.26, 1,196,206.08 and 265,021.28 is: 397,445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,643.26 : 1,196,206.08 = 265,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,643.26/1,196,206.08 = 265,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,643.26x = 1,196,206.08 × 265,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,643.26x = 317,020,066,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,020,066,465.38/797,643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,445.93

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