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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,847.22, 1,195,930.71 and 265,225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,847.22, 1,195,930.71 and 265,225.30 is: 397,558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,847.22 : 1,195,930.71 = 265,225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,847.22/1,195,930.71 = 265,225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,847.22x = 1,195,930.71 × 265,225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,847.22x = 317,191,081,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,191,081,338.96/797,847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,558.67

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