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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,614.35, 1,190,736.95 and 253,953.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,614.35, 1,190,736.95 and 253,953.77 is: 381,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,614.35 : 1,190,736.95 = 253,953.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,614.35/1,190,736.95 = 253,953.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,614.35x = 1,190,736.95 × 253,953.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,614.35x = 302,392,139,237.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,392,139,237.88/793,614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,031.59

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