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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,682.78, 1,196,265.27 and 265,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,682.78, 1,196,265.27 and 265,060.86 is: 397,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,682.78 : 1,196,265.27 = 265,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,682.78/1,196,265.27 = 265,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,682.78x = 1,196,265.27 × 265,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,682.78x = 317,083,101,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,083,101,254.33/797,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,505.26

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