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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,734.14, 1,196,611.58 and 265,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,734.14, 1,196,611.58 and 265,255.16 is: 397,886.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,734.14 : 1,196,611.58 = 265,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,734.14/1,196,611.58 = 265,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,734.14x = 1,196,611.58 × 265,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,734.14x = 317,407,390,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,407,390,790.83/797,734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,886.18

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