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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,721.75, 1,196,593.04 and 265,242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,721.75, 1,196,593.04 and 265,242.77 is: 397,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,721.75 : 1,196,593.04 = 265,242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,721.75/1,196,593.04 = 265,242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,721.75x = 1,196,593.04 × 265,242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,721.75x = 317,387,651,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,387,651,659.69/797,721.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,867.62

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