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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,746.70, 1,196,729.40 and 265,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,746.70, 1,196,729.40 and 265,212.20 is: 397,854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,746.70 : 1,196,729.40 = 265,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,746.70/1,196,729.40 = 265,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,746.70x = 1,196,729.40 × 265,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,746.70x = 317,387,236,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,387,236,978.68/797,746.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,854.65

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