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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,716.50, 1,196,585.16 and 265,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,716.50, 1,196,585.16 and 265,237.56 is: 397,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,716.50 : 1,196,585.16 = 265,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,716.50/1,196,585.16 = 265,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,716.50x = 1,196,585.16 × 265,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,716.50x = 317,379,328,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,379,328,170.61/797,716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,859.80

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