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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,728.26, 1,196,602.80 and 265,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,728.26, 1,196,602.80 and 265,249.28 is: 397,877.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,728.26 : 1,196,602.80 = 265,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,728.26/1,196,602.80 = 265,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,728.26x = 1,196,602.80 × 265,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,728.26x = 317,398,031,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,398,031,145.98/797,728.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,877.38

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