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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,672.28, 1,196,249.58 and 265,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,672.28, 1,196,249.58 and 265,050.30 is: 397,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,672.28 : 1,196,249.58 = 265,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,672.28/1,196,249.58 = 265,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,672.28x = 1,196,249.58 × 265,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,672.28x = 317,066,310,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,066,310,053.87/797,672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,489.44

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