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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,801.40, 1,196,442.90 and 265,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,801.40, 1,196,442.90 and 265,231.80 is: 397,761.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,801.40 : 1,196,442.90 = 265,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,801.40/1,196,442.90 = 265,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,801.40x = 1,196,442.90 × 265,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,801.40x = 317,334,703,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,334,703,964.22/797,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,761.53

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