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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,283.27, 1,190,072.52 and 260,825.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,283.27, 1,190,072.52 and 260,825.31 is: 391,286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,283.27 : 1,190,072.52 = 260,825.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,283.27/1,190,072.52 = 260,825.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,283.27x = 1,190,072.52 × 260,825.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,283.27x = 310,401,033,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,401,033,951.48/793,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,286.50

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