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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,509.38, 1,194,321.15 and 263,739.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,509.38, 1,194,321.15 and 263,739.78 is: 395,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,509.38 : 1,194,321.15 = 263,739.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,509.38/1,194,321.15 = 263,739.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,509.38x = 1,194,321.15 × 263,739.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,509.38x = 314,989,997,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,989,997,350.35/796,509.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,463.01

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