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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,846.72, 1,195,929.96 and 265,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,846.72, 1,195,929.96 and 265,224.80 is: 397,557.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,846.72 : 1,195,929.96 = 265,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,846.72/1,195,929.96 = 265,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,846.72x = 1,195,929.96 × 265,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,846.72x = 317,190,284,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,190,284,455.01/797,846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,557.92

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