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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,533.83, 1,190,345.78 and 253,837.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,533.83, 1,190,345.78 and 253,837.51 is: 380,770.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,533.83 : 1,190,345.78 = 253,837.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,533.83/1,190,345.78 = 253,837.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,533.83x = 1,190,345.78 × 253,837.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,533.83x = 302,154,411,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,154,411,760.80/793,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,770.67

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