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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,337.58, 1,197,697.73 and 265,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,337.58, 1,197,697.73 and 265,863.22 is: 398,858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,337.58 : 1,197,697.73 = 265,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,337.58/1,197,697.73 = 265,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,337.58x = 1,197,697.73 × 265,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,337.58x = 318,423,770,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,423,770,760.93/798,337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,858.55

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