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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,230.72, 1,194,514.56 and 263,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,230.72, 1,194,514.56 and 263,721.60 is: 395,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,230.72 : 1,194,514.56 = 263,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,230.72/1,194,514.56 = 263,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,230.72x = 1,194,514.56 × 263,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,230.72x = 315,019,290,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,019,290,986.50/796,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,638.20

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