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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,114.40, 1,188,171.60 and 259,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,114.40, 1,188,171.60 and 259,652.80 is: 389,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,114.40 : 1,188,171.60 = 259,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,114.40/1,188,171.60 = 259,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,114.40x = 1,188,171.60 × 259,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,114.40x = 308,512,082,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,512,082,820.48/792,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,479.20

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