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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,087.43, 1,187,656.68 and 252,110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,087.43, 1,187,656.68 and 252,110.47 is: 378,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,087.43 : 1,187,656.68 = 252,110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,087.43/1,187,656.68 = 252,110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,087.43x = 1,187,656.68 × 252,110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,087.43x = 299,420,683,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,420,683,793.44/792,087.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,014.69

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