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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,491.08, 1,190,081.63 and 253,602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,491.08, 1,190,081.63 and 253,602.53 is: 380,354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,491.08 : 1,190,081.63 = 253,602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,491.08/1,190,081.63 = 253,602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,491.08x = 1,190,081.63 × 253,602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,491.08x = 301,807,713,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,807,713,981.72/793,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,354.26

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