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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,822.60, 1,196,486.04 and 265,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,822.60, 1,196,486.04 and 265,215.20 is: 397,740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,822.60 : 1,196,486.04 = 265,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,822.60/1,196,486.04 = 265,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,822.60x = 1,196,486.04 × 265,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,822.60x = 317,326,284,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,326,284,395.81/797,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,740.41

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