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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,892.40, 1,187,982.60 and 259,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,892.40, 1,187,982.60 and 259,265.20 is: 388,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,892.40 : 1,187,982.60 = 259,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,892.40/1,187,982.60 = 259,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,892.40x = 1,187,982.60 × 259,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,892.40x = 308,002,546,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,002,546,385.52/791,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,944.95

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