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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,588.94, 1,192,030.02 and 262,146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,588.94, 1,192,030.02 and 262,146.78 is: 393,268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,588.94 : 1,192,030.02 = 262,146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,588.94/1,192,030.02 = 262,146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,588.94x = 1,192,030.02 × 262,146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,588.94x = 312,486,831,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,486,831,406.34/794,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,268.54

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