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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,010.57, 1,187,956.17 and 252,245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,010.57, 1,187,956.17 and 252,245.08 is: 378,348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,010.57 : 1,187,956.17 = 252,245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,010.57/1,187,956.17 = 252,245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,010.57x = 1,187,956.17 × 252,245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,010.57x = 299,656,099,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,656,099,138.14/792,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,348.61

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