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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,843.44, 1,187,518.92 and 259,245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,843.44, 1,187,518.92 and 259,245.76 is: 388,788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,843.44 : 1,187,518.92 = 259,245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,843.44/1,187,518.92 = 259,245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,843.44x = 1,187,518.92 × 259,245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,843.44x = 307,859,244,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,859,244,929.78/791,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,788.02

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