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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,832.28, 1,191,995.58 and 262,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,832.28, 1,191,995.58 and 262,254.04 is: 393,297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,832.28 : 1,191,995.58 = 262,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,832.28/1,191,995.58 = 262,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,832.28x = 1,191,995.58 × 262,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,832.28x = 312,605,656,517.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,605,656,517.14/794,832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,297.64

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