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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,540.23, 1,194,551.96 and 263,918.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,540.23, 1,194,551.96 and 263,918.25 is: 395,791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,540.23 : 1,194,551.96 = 263,918.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,540.23/1,194,551.96 = 263,918.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,540.23x = 1,194,551.96 × 263,918.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,540.23x = 315,264,061,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,264,061,497.68/796,540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,791.76

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