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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,727.94, 1,196,602.32 and 265,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,727.94, 1,196,602.32 and 265,248.97 is: 397,876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,727.94 : 1,196,602.32 = 265,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,727.94/1,196,602.32 = 265,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,727.94x = 1,196,602.32 × 265,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,727.94x = 317,397,530,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,397,530,882.79/797,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,876.92

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