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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,046.92, 1,185,068.46 and 264,734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,046.92, 1,185,068.46 and 264,734.92 is: 397,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,046.92 : 1,185,068.46 = 264,734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,046.92/1,185,068.46 = 264,734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,046.92x = 1,185,068.46 × 264,734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,046.92x = 313,729,003,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,729,003,952.62/790,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,101.74

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