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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,973.77, 1,198,465.17 and 266,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,973.77, 1,198,465.17 and 266,493.33 is: 399,741.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,973.77 : 1,198,465.17 = 266,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,973.77/1,198,465.17 = 266,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,973.77x = 1,198,465.17 × 266,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,973.77x = 319,382,974,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,382,974,042.32/798,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,741.50

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