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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,691, 1,190,708.94 and 261,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,691, 1,190,708.94 and 261,266.12 is: 391,955.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,691 : 1,190,708.94 = 261,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,691/1,190,708.94 = 261,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,691x = 1,190,708.94 × 261,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,691x = 311,091,904,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,091,904,803.11/793,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,955.94

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