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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,123.08, 1,198,695 and 266,644.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,123.08, 1,198,695 and 266,644.11 is: 399,969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,123.08 : 1,198,695 = 266,644.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,123.08/1,198,695 = 266,644.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,123.08x = 1,198,695 × 266,644.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,123.08x = 319,624,955,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,624,955,442.98/799,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,969.62

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