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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,744.70, 1,196,726.40 and 265,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,744.70, 1,196,726.40 and 265,210.20 is: 397,851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,744.70 : 1,196,726.40 = 265,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,744.70/1,196,726.40 = 265,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,744.70x = 1,196,726.40 × 265,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,744.70x = 317,384,047,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,384,047,889.28/797,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,851.65

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