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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,728.50, 1,196,603.17 and 265,249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,728.50, 1,196,603.17 and 265,249.53 is: 397,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,728.50 : 1,196,603.17 = 265,249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,728.50/1,196,603.17 = 265,249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,728.50x = 1,196,603.17 × 265,249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,728.50x = 317,398,427,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,398,427,775.89/797,728.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,877.76

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