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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,137.30, 1,188,497.55 and 259,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,137.30, 1,188,497.55 and 259,675.70 is: 389,609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,137.30 : 1,188,497.55 = 259,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,137.30/1,188,497.55 = 259,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,137.30x = 1,188,497.55 × 259,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,137.30x = 308,623,933,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,623,933,244.54/792,137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,609.14

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