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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,882.40, 1,196,564.40 and 265,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,882.40, 1,196,564.40 and 265,312.80 is: 397,883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,882.40 : 1,196,564.40 = 265,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,882.40/1,196,564.40 = 265,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,882.40x = 1,196,564.40 × 265,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,882.40x = 317,463,851,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,463,851,344.32/797,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,883.01

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