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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,124.08, 1,198,696.50 and 266,645.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,124.08, 1,198,696.50 and 266,645.11 is: 399,971.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,124.08 : 1,198,696.50 = 266,645.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,124.08/1,198,696.50 = 266,645.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,124.08x = 1,198,696.50 × 266,645.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,124.08x = 319,626,560,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,626,560,099.12/799,124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,971.13

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