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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,019.06, 1,191,212.82 and 261,520.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,019.06, 1,191,212.82 and 261,520.98 is: 392,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,019.06 : 1,191,212.82 = 261,520.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,019.06/1,191,212.82 = 261,520.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,019.06x = 1,191,212.82 × 261,520.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,019.06x = 311,527,144,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,527,144,074.96/794,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,342.15

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