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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,118.22, 1,198,687.71 and 266,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,118.22, 1,198,687.71 and 266,639.24 is: 399,962.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,118.22 : 1,198,687.71 = 266,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,118.22/1,198,687.71 = 266,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,118.22x = 1,198,687.71 × 266,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,118.22x = 319,617,181,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,617,181,738.59/799,118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,962.33

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