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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,580.02, 1,191,906.76 and 262,147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,580.02, 1,191,906.76 and 262,147.58 is: 393,233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,580.02 : 1,191,906.76 = 262,147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,580.02/1,191,906.76 = 262,147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,580.02x = 1,191,906.76 × 262,147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,580.02x = 312,455,472,719.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,455,472,719.64/794,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,233.49

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