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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,552.52, 1,197,571.74 and 265,930.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,552.52, 1,197,571.74 and 265,930.54 is: 398,810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,552.52 : 1,197,571.74 = 265,930.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,552.52/1,197,571.74 = 265,930.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,552.52x = 1,197,571.74 × 265,930.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,552.52x = 318,470,899,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,470,899,506.94/798,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,810.21

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