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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,541.41, 1,193,193.63 and 263,065.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,541.41, 1,193,193.63 and 263,065.23 is: 394,558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,541.41 : 1,193,193.63 = 263,065.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,541.41/1,193,193.63 = 263,065.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,541.41x = 1,193,193.63 × 263,065.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,541.41x = 313,887,756,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,887,756,710.49/795,541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,558.67

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