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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,734.68, 1,191,985.38 and 262,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,734.68, 1,191,985.38 and 262,268.76 is: 393,364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,734.68 : 1,191,985.38 = 262,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,734.68/1,191,985.38 = 262,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,734.68x = 1,191,985.38 × 262,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,734.68x = 312,620,527,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,620,527,550.73/794,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,364.65

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