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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,658.24, 1,192,186.08 and 262,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,658.24, 1,192,186.08 and 262,209.60 is: 393,379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,658.24 : 1,192,186.08 = 262,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,658.24/1,192,186.08 = 262,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,658.24x = 1,192,186.08 × 262,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,658.24x = 312,602,635,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,602,635,162.37/794,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,379.97

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