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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,998.10, 1,193,997.15 and 263,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,998.10, 1,193,997.15 and 263,601.30 is: 395,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,998.10 : 1,193,997.15 = 263,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,998.10/1,193,997.15 = 263,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,998.10x = 1,193,997.15 × 263,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,998.10x = 314,739,200,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,739,200,936.30/795,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,401.95

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