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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,721.76, 1,199,644.44 and 267,244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,721.76, 1,199,644.44 and 267,244.62 is: 400,887.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,721.76 : 1,199,644.44 = 267,244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,721.76/1,199,644.44 = 267,244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,721.76x = 1,199,644.44 × 267,244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,721.76x = 320,598,522,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,598,522,502.91/799,721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,887.58

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