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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,501.98, 1,194,310.14 and 263,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,501.98, 1,194,310.14 and 263,732.34 is: 395,451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,501.98 : 1,194,310.14 = 263,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,501.98/1,194,310.14 = 263,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,501.98x = 1,194,310.14 × 263,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,501.98x = 314,978,207,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,978,207,907.93/796,501.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,451.88

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