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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,646.28, 1,196,210.56 and 265,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,646.28, 1,196,210.56 and 265,024.32 is: 397,450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,646.28 : 1,196,210.56 = 265,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,646.28/1,196,210.56 = 265,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,646.28x = 1,196,210.56 × 265,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,646.28x = 317,024,890,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,024,890,240.82/797,646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,450.47

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