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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,143.80, 1,188,507.30 and 259,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,143.80, 1,188,507.30 and 259,682.20 is: 389,618.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,143.80 : 1,188,507.30 = 259,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,143.80/1,188,507.30 = 259,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,143.80x = 1,188,507.30 × 259,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,143.80x = 308,634,190,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,634,190,380.06/792,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,618.89

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