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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,190.99, 1,198,802.88 and 266,716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,190.99, 1,198,802.88 and 266,716.64 is: 400,080.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,190.99 : 1,198,802.88 = 266,716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,190.99/1,198,802.88 = 266,716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,190.99x = 1,198,802.88 × 266,716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,190.99x = 319,740,670,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,740,670,181.91/799,190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,080.43

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