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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,725.26, 1,196,598.30 and 265,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,725.26, 1,196,598.30 and 265,246.26 is: 397,872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,725.26 : 1,196,598.30 = 265,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,725.26/1,196,598.30 = 265,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,725.26x = 1,196,598.30 × 265,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,725.26x = 317,393,223,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,393,223,797.36/797,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,872.85

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