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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,827.80, 1,187,730.90 and 259,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,827.80, 1,187,730.90 and 259,366.20 is: 389,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,827.80 : 1,187,730.90 = 259,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,827.80/1,187,730.90 = 259,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,827.80x = 1,187,730.90 × 259,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,827.80x = 308,057,250,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,057,250,155.58/791,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,045.76

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