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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,704.57, 1,196,573.25 and 265,230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,704.57, 1,196,573.25 and 265,230.23 is: 397,850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,704.57 : 1,196,573.25 = 265,230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,704.57/1,196,573.25 = 265,230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,704.57x = 1,196,573.25 × 265,230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,704.57x = 317,367,398,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,367,398,309.35/797,704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,850.80

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