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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,970.92, 1,191,120.54 and 261,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,970.92, 1,191,120.54 and 261,524.44 is: 392,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,970.92 : 1,191,120.54 = 261,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,970.92/1,191,120.54 = 261,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,970.92x = 1,191,120.54 × 261,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,970.92x = 311,507,132,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,507,132,196.00/793,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,340.73

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