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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,725.88, 1,196,599.23 and 265,246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,725.88, 1,196,599.23 and 265,246.91 is: 397,873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,725.88 : 1,196,599.23 = 265,246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,725.88/1,196,599.23 = 265,246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,725.88x = 1,196,599.23 × 265,246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,725.88x = 317,394,248,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,394,248,265.88/797,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,873.83

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