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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,635.52, 1,199,452.64 and 267,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,635.52, 1,199,452.64 and 267,056.96 is: 400,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,635.52 : 1,199,452.64 = 267,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,635.52/1,199,452.64 = 267,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,635.52x = 1,199,452.64 × 267,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,635.52x = 320,322,175,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,322,175,702.37/799,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,585.23

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