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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,139.39, 1,191,356.71 and 261,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,139.39, 1,191,356.71 and 261,681.44 is: 392,570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,139.39 : 1,191,356.71 = 261,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,139.39/1,191,356.71 = 261,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,139.39x = 1,191,356.71 × 261,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,139.39x = 311,755,932,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,755,932,815.48/794,139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,570.80

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