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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,004.02, 1,187,612.59 and 252,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,004.02, 1,187,612.59 and 252,189.82 is: 378,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,004.02 : 1,187,612.59 = 252,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,004.02/1,187,612.59 = 252,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,004.02x = 1,187,612.59 × 252,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,004.02x = 299,503,805,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,503,805,301.83/792,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,159.45

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