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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,871.58, 1,190,991.90 and 261,397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,871.58, 1,190,991.90 and 261,397.23 is: 392,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,871.58 : 1,190,991.90 = 261,397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,871.58/1,190,991.90 = 261,397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,871.58x = 1,190,991.90 × 261,397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,871.58x = 311,321,980,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,321,980,126.46/793,871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,156.60

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