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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,029.96, 1,188,158.20 and 244,964.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,029.96, 1,188,158.20 and 244,964.55 is: 367,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,029.96 : 1,188,158.20 = 244,964.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,029.96/1,188,158.20 = 244,964.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,029.96x = 1,188,158.20 × 244,964.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,029.96x = 291,056,638,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,056,638,179.40/792,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,481.86

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