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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,140.55, 1,188,210.83 and 259,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,140.55, 1,188,210.83 and 259,715.40 is: 389,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,140.55 : 1,188,210.83 = 259,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,140.55/1,188,210.83 = 259,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,140.55x = 1,188,210.83 × 259,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,140.55x = 308,596,649,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,596,649,699.21/792,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,573.10

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