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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,812.20, 1,196,827.65 and 265,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,812.20, 1,196,827.65 and 265,277.70 is: 397,952.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,812.20 : 1,196,827.65 = 265,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,812.20/1,196,827.65 = 265,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,812.20x = 1,196,827.65 × 265,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,812.20x = 317,491,686,288.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,491,686,288.41/797,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,952.91

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