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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,509.14, 1,190,308.70 and 253,812.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,509.14, 1,190,308.70 and 253,812.83 is: 380,733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,509.14 : 1,190,308.70 = 253,812.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,509.14/1,190,308.70 = 253,812.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,509.14x = 1,190,308.70 × 253,812.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,509.14x = 302,115,612,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,115,612,500.01/793,509.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,733.63

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