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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,726.73, 1,192,131.30 and 262,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,726.73, 1,192,131.30 and 262,289.28 is: 393,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,726.73 : 1,192,131.30 = 262,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,726.73/1,192,131.30 = 262,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,726.73x = 1,192,131.30 × 262,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,726.73x = 312,683,260,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,683,260,342.46/794,726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,447.52

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