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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,755.51, 1,190,538.96 and 261,144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,755.51, 1,190,538.96 and 261,144.48 is: 391,685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,755.51 : 1,190,538.96 = 261,144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,755.51/1,190,538.96 = 261,144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,755.51x = 1,190,538.96 × 261,144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,755.51x = 310,902,677,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,902,677,628.94/793,755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,685.69

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