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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,727.25, 1,196,601.30 and 265,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,727.25, 1,196,601.30 and 265,248.28 is: 397,875.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,727.25 : 1,196,601.30 = 265,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,727.25/1,196,601.30 = 265,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,727.25x = 1,196,601.30 × 265,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,727.25x = 317,396,436,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,396,436,670.76/797,727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,875.89

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