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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,732.44, 1,196,338.96 and 265,110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,732.44, 1,196,338.96 and 265,110.48 is: 397,579.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,732.44 : 1,196,338.96 = 265,110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,732.44/1,196,338.96 = 265,110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,732.44x = 1,196,338.96 × 265,110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,732.44x = 317,161,995,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,161,995,928.30/797,732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,579.41

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