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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,103.76, 1,198,254.36 and 266,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,103.76, 1,198,254.36 and 266,436.24 is: 399,520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,103.76 : 1,198,254.36 = 266,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,103.76/1,198,254.36 = 266,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,103.76x = 1,198,254.36 × 266,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,103.76x = 319,258,386,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,258,386,242.01/799,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,520.57

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