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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,238.55, 1,189,605.12 and 260,636.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,238.55, 1,189,605.12 and 260,636.01 is: 390,870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,238.55 : 1,189,605.12 = 260,636.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,238.55/1,189,605.12 = 260,636.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,238.55x = 1,189,605.12 × 260,636.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,238.55x = 310,053,931,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,053,931,952.37/793,238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,870.98

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