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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,725.13, 1,196,598.11 and 265,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,725.13, 1,196,598.11 and 265,246.16 is: 397,872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,725.13 : 1,196,598.11 = 265,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,725.13/1,196,598.11 = 265,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,725.13x = 1,196,598.11 × 265,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,725.13x = 317,393,046,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,393,046,431.54/797,725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,872.70

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