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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,127.08, 1,198,701 and 266,648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,127.08, 1,198,701 and 266,648.10 is: 399,975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,127.08 : 1,198,701 = 266,648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,127.08/1,198,701 = 266,648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,127.08x = 1,198,701 × 266,648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,127.08x = 319,631,344,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,631,344,118.10/799,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,975.61

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