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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,595.93, 1,198,986.37 and 266,925.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,595.93, 1,198,986.37 and 266,925.53 is: 400,252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,595.93 : 1,198,986.37 = 266,925.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,595.93/1,198,986.37 = 266,925.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,595.93x = 1,198,986.37 × 266,925.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,595.93x = 320,040,072,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,040,072,275.03/799,595.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,252.25

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