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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,033.92, 1,189,674.81 and 260,433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,033.92, 1,189,674.81 and 260,433.54 is: 390,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,033.92 : 1,189,674.81 = 260,433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,033.92/1,189,674.81 = 260,433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,033.92x = 1,189,674.81 × 260,433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,033.92x = 309,831,222,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,831,222,217.13/793,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,691.01

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