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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,045.88, 1,187,675.72 and 252,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,045.88, 1,187,675.72 and 252,231.80 is: 378,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,045.88 : 1,187,675.72 = 252,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,045.88/1,187,675.72 = 252,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,045.88x = 1,187,675.72 × 252,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,045.88x = 299,569,584,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,569,584,671.90/792,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,222.51

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