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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,237.55, 1,189,603.62 and 260,635.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,237.55, 1,189,603.62 and 260,635.01 is: 390,869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,237.55 : 1,189,603.62 = 260,635.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,237.55/1,189,603.62 = 260,635.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,237.55x = 1,189,603.62 × 260,635.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,237.55x = 310,052,345,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,052,345,446.72/793,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,869.48

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