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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,083.40, 1,188,125.10 and 259,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,083.40, 1,188,125.10 and 259,621.80 is: 389,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,083.40 : 1,188,125.10 = 259,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,083.40/1,188,125.10 = 259,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,083.40x = 1,188,125.10 × 259,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,083.40x = 308,463,177,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,463,177,087.18/792,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,432.70

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