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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,726.25, 1,196,599.80 and 265,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,726.25, 1,196,599.80 and 265,247.28 is: 397,874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,726.25 : 1,196,599.80 = 265,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,726.25/1,196,599.80 = 265,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,726.25x = 1,196,599.80 × 265,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,726.25x = 317,394,842,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,394,842,198.54/797,726.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,874.39

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