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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,122.82, 1,198,694.63 and 266,643.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,122.82, 1,198,694.63 and 266,643.85 is: 399,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,122.82 : 1,198,694.63 = 266,643.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,122.82/1,198,694.63 = 266,643.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,122.82x = 1,198,694.63 × 266,643.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,122.82x = 319,624,552,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,624,552,781.04/799,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,969.25

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