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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,625.57, 1,197,956.99 and 266,189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,625.57, 1,197,956.99 and 266,189.89 is: 399,291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,625.57 : 1,197,956.99 = 266,189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,625.57/1,197,956.99 = 266,189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,625.57x = 1,197,956.99 × 266,189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,625.57x = 318,884,038,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,884,038,061.88/798,625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,291.04

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