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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,722.44, 1,196,323.98 and 265,100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,722.44, 1,196,323.98 and 265,100.46 is: 397,564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,722.44 : 1,196,323.98 = 265,100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,722.44/1,196,323.98 = 265,100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,722.44x = 1,196,323.98 × 265,100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,722.44x = 317,146,037,407.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,146,037,407.03/797,722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,564.39

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