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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,644.28, 1,196,207.56 and 265,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,644.28, 1,196,207.56 and 265,022.32 is: 397,447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,644.28 : 1,196,207.56 = 265,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,644.28/1,196,207.56 = 265,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,644.28x = 1,196,207.56 × 265,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,644.28x = 317,021,702,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,021,702,752.74/797,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,447.47

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