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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,729.45, 1,196,604.56 and 265,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,729.45, 1,196,604.56 and 265,250.48 is: 397,879.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,729.45 : 1,196,604.56 = 265,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,729.45/1,196,604.56 = 265,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,729.45x = 1,196,604.56 × 265,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,729.45x = 317,399,926,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,399,926,600.91/797,729.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,879.17

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