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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,722.75, 1,196,594.54 and 265,243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,722.75, 1,196,594.54 and 265,243.77 is: 397,869.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,722.75 : 1,196,594.54 = 265,243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,722.75/1,196,594.54 = 265,243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,722.75x = 1,196,594.54 × 265,243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,722.75x = 317,389,246,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,389,246,951.02/797,722.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,869.12

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