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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,681.28, 1,196,263.02 and 265,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,681.28, 1,196,263.02 and 265,059.36 is: 397,503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,681.28 : 1,196,263.02 = 265,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,681.28/1,196,263.02 = 265,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,681.28x = 1,196,263.02 × 265,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,681.28x = 317,080,710,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,080,710,472.87/797,681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,503.01

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