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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,303.51, 1,197,645.92 and 265,829.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,303.51, 1,197,645.92 and 265,829.15 is: 398,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,303.51 : 1,197,645.92 = 265,829.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,303.51/1,197,645.92 = 265,829.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,303.51x = 1,197,645.92 × 265,829.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,303.51x = 318,369,199,576.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,369,199,576.40/798,303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,807.22

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