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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,732.01, 1,196,608.48 and 265,253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,732.01, 1,196,608.48 and 265,253.06 is: 397,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,732.01 : 1,196,608.48 = 265,253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,732.01/1,196,608.48 = 265,253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,732.01x = 1,196,608.48 × 265,253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,732.01x = 317,404,063,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,404,063,270.34/797,732.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,883.07

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