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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,579.33, 1,191,905.72 and 262,146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,579.33, 1,191,905.72 and 262,146.89 is: 393,232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,579.33 : 1,191,905.72 = 262,146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,579.33/1,191,905.72 = 262,146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,579.33x = 1,191,905.72 × 262,146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,579.33x = 312,454,370,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,454,370,400.95/794,579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,232.44

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