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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,733.44, 1,196,340.46 and 265,111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,733.44, 1,196,340.46 and 265,111.48 is: 397,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,733.44 : 1,196,340.46 = 265,111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,733.44/1,196,340.46 = 265,111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,733.44x = 1,196,340.46 × 265,111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,733.44x = 317,163,589,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,163,589,934.48/797,733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,580.91

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