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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,133.80, 1,188,189.90 and 259,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,133.80, 1,188,189.90 and 259,672.20 is: 389,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,133.80 : 1,188,189.90 = 259,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,133.80/1,188,189.90 = 259,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,133.80x = 1,188,189.90 × 259,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,133.80x = 308,539,885,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,539,885,350.78/792,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,504.76

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