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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,203.78, 1,189,682.34 and 260,721.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,203.78, 1,189,682.34 and 260,721.12 is: 391,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,203.78 : 1,189,682.34 = 260,721.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,203.78/1,189,682.34 = 260,721.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,203.78x = 1,189,682.34 × 260,721.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,203.78x = 310,175,312,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,175,312,129.02/793,203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,041.14

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