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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,580.84, 1,191,907.95 and 262,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,580.84, 1,191,907.95 and 262,148.40 is: 393,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,580.84 : 1,191,907.95 = 262,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,580.84/1,191,907.95 = 262,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,580.84x = 1,191,907.95 × 262,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,580.84x = 312,456,762,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,456,762,039.78/794,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,234.70

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