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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,140.89, 1,191,358.97 and 261,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,140.89, 1,191,358.97 and 261,682.94 is: 392,573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,140.89 : 1,191,358.97 = 261,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,140.89/1,191,358.97 = 261,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,140.89x = 1,191,358.97 × 261,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,140.89x = 311,758,310,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,758,310,599.76/794,140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,573.05

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