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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,126.70, 1,188,190.05 and 259,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,126.70, 1,188,190.05 and 259,519.30 is: 389,278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,126.70 : 1,188,190.05 = 259,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,126.70/1,188,190.05 = 259,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,126.70x = 1,188,190.05 × 259,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,126.70x = 308,358,250,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,358,250,042.97/792,126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,278.95

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