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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,056.70, 1,197,194.40 and 265,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,056.70, 1,197,194.40 and 265,522.20 is: 398,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,056.70 : 1,197,194.40 = 265,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,056.70/1,197,194.40 = 265,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,056.70x = 1,197,194.40 × 265,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,056.70x = 317,881,690,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,881,690,915.68/798,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,319.68

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