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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,029.80, 1,187,753.10 and 259,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,029.80, 1,187,753.10 and 259,568.20 is: 389,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,029.80 : 1,187,753.10 = 259,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,029.80/1,187,753.10 = 259,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,029.80x = 1,187,753.10 × 259,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,029.80x = 308,302,934,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,302,934,211.42/792,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,256.74

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