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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,736.51, 1,196,615.25 and 265,257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,736.51, 1,196,615.25 and 265,257.57 is: 397,889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,736.51 : 1,196,615.25 = 265,257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,736.51/1,196,615.25 = 265,257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,736.51x = 1,196,615.25 × 265,257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,736.51x = 317,411,253,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,411,253,439.94/797,736.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,889.84

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