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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,006.40, 1,188,009.60 and 259,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,006.40, 1,188,009.60 and 259,544.80 is: 389,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,006.40 : 1,188,009.60 = 259,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,006.40/1,188,009.60 = 259,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,006.40x = 1,188,009.60 × 259,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,006.40x = 308,341,714,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,341,714,030.08/792,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,317.20

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