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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,115.20, 1,188,172.80 and 259,507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,115.20, 1,188,172.80 and 259,507.80 is: 389,261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,115.20 : 1,188,172.80 = 259,507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,115.20/1,188,172.80 = 259,507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,115.20x = 1,188,172.80 × 259,507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,115.20x = 308,340,109,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,340,109,347.84/792,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,261.70

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