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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,425.80, 1,197,805.10 and 266,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,425.80, 1,197,805.10 and 266,112.20 is: 399,223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,425.80 : 1,197,805.10 = 266,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,425.80/1,197,805.10 = 266,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,425.80x = 1,197,805.10 × 266,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,425.80x = 318,750,550,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,750,550,332.22/798,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,223.76

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