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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,720.72, 1,192,122.31 and 262,283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,720.72, 1,192,122.31 and 262,283.27 is: 393,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,720.72 : 1,192,122.31 = 262,283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,720.72/1,192,122.31 = 262,283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,720.72x = 1,192,122.31 × 262,283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,720.72x = 312,673,731,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,673,731,582.22/794,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,438.51

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