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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,578.14, 1,191,903.93 and 262,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,578.14, 1,191,903.93 and 262,145.70 is: 393,230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,578.14 : 1,191,903.93 = 262,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,578.14/1,191,903.93 = 262,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,578.14x = 1,191,903.93 × 262,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,578.14x = 312,452,490,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,452,490,062.60/794,578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,230.66

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