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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,990.72, 1,198,490.64 and 266,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,990.72, 1,198,490.64 and 266,510.16 is: 399,766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,990.72 : 1,198,490.64 = 266,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,990.72/1,198,490.64 = 266,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,990.72x = 1,198,490.64 × 266,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,990.72x = 319,409,932,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,409,932,224.90/798,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,766.76

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