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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,790.44, 1,195,419.24 and 257,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,790.44, 1,195,419.24 and 257,035.90 is: 385,629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,790.44 : 1,195,419.24 = 257,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,790.44/1,195,419.24 = 257,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,790.44x = 1,195,419.24 × 257,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,790.44x = 307,265,660,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,265,660,230.72/796,790.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,629.20

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