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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,577.51, 1,191,902.99 and 262,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,577.51, 1,191,902.99 and 262,145.07 is: 393,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,577.51 : 1,191,902.99 = 262,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,577.51/1,191,902.99 = 262,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,577.51x = 1,191,902.99 × 262,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,577.51x = 312,451,492,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,451,492,746.76/794,577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,229.72

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