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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,678.28, 1,196,258.52 and 265,056.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,678.28, 1,196,258.52 and 265,056.36 is: 397,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,678.28 : 1,196,258.52 = 265,056.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,678.28/1,196,258.52 = 265,056.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,678.28x = 1,196,258.52 × 265,056.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,678.28x = 317,075,928,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,075,928,930.19/797,678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,498.51

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