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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,998.60, 1,193,997.90 and 263,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,998.60, 1,193,997.90 and 263,601.80 is: 395,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,998.60 : 1,193,997.90 = 263,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,998.60/1,193,997.90 = 263,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,998.60x = 1,193,997.90 × 263,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,998.60x = 314,739,995,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,739,995,636.22/795,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,402.70

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