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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,576.64, 1,191,901.68 and 262,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,576.64, 1,191,901.68 and 262,144.20 is: 393,228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,576.64 : 1,191,901.68 = 262,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,576.64/1,191,901.68 = 262,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,576.64x = 1,191,901.68 × 262,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,576.64x = 312,450,111,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,450,111,071.54/794,576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,228.41

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