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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,261, 1,192,974.42 and 255,380.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,261, 1,192,974.42 and 255,380.91 is: 383,097.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,261 : 1,192,974.42 = 255,380.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,261/1,192,974.42 = 255,380.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,261x = 1,192,974.42 × 255,380.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,261x = 304,662,892,986.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,662,892,986.32/795,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,097.99

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