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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,621.50, 1,190,747.66 and 253,960.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,621.50, 1,190,747.66 and 253,960.92 is: 381,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,621.50 : 1,190,747.66 = 253,960.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,621.50/1,190,747.66 = 253,960.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,621.50x = 1,190,747.66 × 253,960.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,621.50x = 302,403,371,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,403,371,221.45/793,621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,042.31

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