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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,003.60, 1,194,005.40 and 263,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,003.60, 1,194,005.40 and 263,606.80 is: 395,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,003.60 : 1,194,005.40 = 263,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,003.60/1,194,005.40 = 263,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,003.60x = 1,194,005.40 × 263,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,003.60x = 314,747,942,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,747,942,676.72/796,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,410.20

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