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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,627.20, 1,197,940.80 and 266,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,627.20, 1,197,940.80 and 266,165.60 is: 399,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,627.20 : 1,197,940.80 = 266,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,627.20/1,197,940.80 = 266,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,627.20x = 1,197,940.80 × 266,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,627.20x = 318,850,631,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,850,631,796.48/798,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,248.40

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