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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,994.92, 1,197,172.80 and 265,536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,994.92, 1,197,172.80 and 265,536.96 is: 398,365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,994.92 : 1,197,172.80 = 265,536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,994.92/1,197,172.80 = 265,536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,994.92x = 1,197,172.80 × 265,536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,994.92x = 317,893,625,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,893,625,906.69/797,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,365.48

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