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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,894.96, 1,194,060.78 and 234,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,894.96, 1,194,060.78 and 234,929.28 is: 352,458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,894.96 : 1,194,060.78 = 234,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,894.96/1,194,060.78 = 234,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,894.96x = 1,194,060.78 × 234,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,894.96x = 280,519,839,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,519,839,321.64/795,894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,458.37

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