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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,576.70, 1,191,901.77 and 262,144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,576.70, 1,191,901.77 and 262,144.26 is: 393,228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,576.70 : 1,191,901.77 = 262,144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,576.70/1,191,901.77 = 262,144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,576.70x = 1,191,901.77 × 262,144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,576.70x = 312,450,207,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,450,207,489.34/794,576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,228.50

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