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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,594.68, 1,198,984.50 and 266,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,594.68, 1,198,984.50 and 266,924.28 is: 400,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,594.68 : 1,198,984.50 = 266,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,594.68/1,198,984.50 = 266,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,594.68x = 1,198,984.50 × 266,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,594.68x = 320,038,074,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,038,074,393.66/799,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,250.38

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