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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,690, 1,190,707.44 and 261,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,690, 1,190,707.44 and 261,265.12 is: 391,954.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,690 : 1,190,707.44 = 261,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,690/1,190,707.44 = 261,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,690x = 1,190,707.44 × 261,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,690x = 311,090,322,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,090,322,196.49/793,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,954.44

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