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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,425.87, 1,189,886.07 and 260,824.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,425.87, 1,189,886.07 and 260,824.14 is: 391,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,425.87 : 1,189,886.07 = 260,824.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,425.87/1,189,886.07 = 260,824.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,425.87x = 1,189,886.07 × 260,824.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,425.87x = 310,351,010,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,351,010,905.73/793,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,153.13

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