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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,048.88, 1,187,680.22 and 252,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,048.88, 1,187,680.22 and 252,234.80 is: 378,227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,048.88 : 1,187,680.22 = 252,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,048.88/1,187,680.22 = 252,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,048.88x = 1,187,680.22 × 252,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,048.88x = 299,574,282,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,574,282,755.66/792,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,227.01

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