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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,054.80, 1,187,689.14 and 252,240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,054.80, 1,187,689.14 and 252,240.72 is: 378,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,054.80 : 1,187,689.14 = 252,240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,054.80/1,187,689.14 = 252,240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,054.80x = 1,187,689.14 × 252,240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,054.80x = 299,583,563,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,583,563,809.78/792,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,235.90

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