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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,772.85, 1,196,669.70 and 265,293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,772.85, 1,196,669.70 and 265,293.83 is: 397,944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,772.85 : 1,196,669.70 = 265,293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,772.85/1,196,669.70 = 265,293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,772.85x = 1,196,669.70 × 265,293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,772.85x = 317,469,090,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,469,090,949.63/797,772.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,944.22

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