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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,133.76, 1,198,299.36 and 266,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,133.76, 1,198,299.36 and 266,466.24 is: 399,565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,133.76 : 1,198,299.36 = 266,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,133.76/1,198,299.36 = 266,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,133.76x = 1,198,299.36 × 266,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,133.76x = 319,306,324,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,306,324,853.61/799,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,565.56

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