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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,504.98, 1,194,314.64 and 263,735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,504.98, 1,194,314.64 and 263,735.34 is: 395,456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,504.98 : 1,194,314.64 = 263,735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,504.98/1,194,314.64 = 263,735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,504.98x = 1,194,314.64 × 263,735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,504.98x = 314,982,977,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,982,977,647.38/796,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,456.38

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