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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,985.06, 1,198,482.08 and 266,504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,985.06, 1,198,482.08 and 266,504.63 is: 399,758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,985.06 : 1,198,482.08 = 266,504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,985.06/1,198,482.08 = 266,504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,985.06x = 1,198,482.08 × 266,504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,985.06x = 319,401,022,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,401,022,708.56/798,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,758.44

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