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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,723.25, 1,196,595.30 and 265,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,723.25, 1,196,595.30 and 265,244.27 is: 397,869.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,723.25 : 1,196,595.30 = 265,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,723.25/1,196,595.30 = 265,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,723.25x = 1,196,595.30 × 265,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,723.25x = 317,390,040,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,390,040,850.96/797,723.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,869.86

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