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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,848.22, 1,195,932.21 and 265,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,848.22, 1,195,932.21 and 265,226.30 is: 397,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,848.22 : 1,195,932.21 = 265,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,848.22/1,195,932.21 = 265,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,848.22x = 1,195,932.21 × 265,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,848.22x = 317,192,675,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,192,675,109.12/797,848.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,560.17

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