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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,535.26, 1,197,860.40 and 251,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,535.26, 1,197,860.40 and 251,380.80 is: 377,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,535.26 : 1,197,860.40 = 251,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,535.26/1,197,860.40 = 251,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,535.26x = 1,197,860.40 × 251,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,535.26x = 301,119,105,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,119,105,640.32/798,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,089.30

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