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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,123.64, 1,198,695.84 and 266,644.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,123.64, 1,198,695.84 and 266,644.67 is: 399,970.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,123.64 : 1,198,695.84 = 266,644.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,123.64/1,198,695.84 = 266,644.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,123.64x = 1,198,695.84 × 266,644.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,123.64x = 319,625,850,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,625,850,693.69/799,123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,970.46

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