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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,744.08, 1,190,780.15 and 261,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,744.08, 1,190,780.15 and 261,297.06 is: 391,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,744.08 : 1,190,780.15 = 261,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,744.08/1,190,780.15 = 261,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,744.08x = 1,190,780.15 × 261,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,744.08x = 311,147,352,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,147,352,301.36/793,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,999.59

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