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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,458.80, 1,197,854.60 and 266,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,458.80, 1,197,854.60 and 266,145.20 is: 399,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,458.80 : 1,197,854.60 = 266,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,458.80/1,197,854.60 = 266,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,458.80x = 1,197,854.60 × 266,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,458.80x = 318,803,252,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,803,252,087.92/798,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,273.27

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