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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,114.30, 1,188,171.45 and 259,689.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,114.30, 1,188,171.45 and 259,689.15 is: 389,533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,114.30 : 1,188,171.45 = 259,689.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,114.30/1,188,171.45 = 259,689.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,114.30x = 1,188,171.45 × 259,689.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,114.30x = 308,555,233,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,555,233,904.77/792,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,533.73

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