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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,225.60, 1,194,312.80 and 263,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,225.60, 1,194,312.80 and 263,771.20 is: 395,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,225.60 : 1,194,312.80 = 263,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,225.60/1,194,312.80 = 263,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,225.60x = 1,194,312.80 × 263,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,225.60x = 315,025,320,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,025,320,431.36/796,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,648.32

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