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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,715.84, 1,196,313.60 and 265,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,715.84, 1,196,313.60 and 265,093.80 is: 397,554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,715.84 : 1,196,313.60 = 265,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,715.84/1,196,313.60 = 265,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,715.84x = 1,196,313.60 × 265,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,715.84x = 317,135,318,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,135,318,215.68/797,715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,554.24

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