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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,490.23, 1,194,292.47 and 263,720.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,490.23, 1,194,292.47 and 263,720.62 is: 395,434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,490.23 : 1,194,292.47 = 263,720.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,490.23/1,194,292.47 = 263,720.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,490.23x = 1,194,292.47 × 263,720.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,490.23x = 314,959,550,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,959,550,649.73/796,490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,434.29

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