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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,704.07, 1,196,572.50 and 265,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,704.07, 1,196,572.50 and 265,229.73 is: 397,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,704.07 : 1,196,572.50 = 265,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,704.07/1,196,572.50 = 265,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,704.07x = 1,196,572.50 × 265,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,704.07x = 317,366,601,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,366,601,100.43/797,704.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,850.05

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