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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,086.44, 1,189,816.86 and 260,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,086.44, 1,189,816.86 and 260,609 is: 390,975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,086.44 : 1,189,816.86 = 260,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,086.44/1,189,816.86 = 260,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,086.44x = 1,189,816.86 × 260,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,086.44x = 310,076,982,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,076,982,067.74/793,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,975.01

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