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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,302.95, 1,197,645.08 and 265,828.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,302.95, 1,197,645.08 and 265,828.59 is: 398,806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,302.95 : 1,197,645.08 = 265,828.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,302.95/1,197,645.08 = 265,828.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,302.95x = 1,197,645.08 × 265,828.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,302.95x = 318,368,301,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,368,301,607.69/798,302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,806.37

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