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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,098.12, 1,187,672.64 and 252,121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,098.12, 1,187,672.64 and 252,121.14 is: 378,030.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,098.12 : 1,187,672.64 = 252,121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,098.12/1,187,672.64 = 252,121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,098.12x = 1,187,672.64 × 252,121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,098.12x = 299,437,378,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,437,378,998.16/792,098.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,030.66

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