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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,124.80, 1,188,187.20 and 392,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,124.80, 1,188,187.20 and 392,827.20 is: 589,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,124.80 : 1,188,187.20 = 392,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,124.80/1,188,187.20 = 392,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,124.80x = 1,188,187.20 × 392,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,124.80x = 466,752,250,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,752,250,851.84/792,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,240.80

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