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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,076.80, 1,190,859.12 and 261,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,076.80, 1,190,859.12 and 261,471.20 is: 392,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,076.80 : 1,190,859.12 = 261,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,076.80/1,190,859.12 = 261,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,076.80x = 1,190,859.12 × 261,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,076.80x = 311,375,363,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,375,363,137.34/794,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,122.48

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