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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,138.30, 1,188,207.45 and 259,713.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,138.30, 1,188,207.45 and 259,713.15 is: 389,569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,138.30 : 1,188,207.45 = 259,713.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,138.30/1,188,207.45 = 259,713.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,138.30x = 1,188,207.45 × 259,713.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,138.30x = 308,593,099,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,593,099,692.97/792,138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,569.73

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