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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,470, 1,198,944.99 and 266,848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,470, 1,198,944.99 and 266,848.02 is: 400,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,470 : 1,198,944.99 = 266,848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,470/1,198,944.99 = 266,848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,470x = 1,198,944.99 × 266,848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,470x = 319,936,096,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,936,096,670.42/799,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,185.24

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