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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,145.20, 1,188,217.80 and 259,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,145.20, 1,188,217.80 and 259,537.80 is: 389,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,145.20 : 1,188,217.80 = 259,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,145.20/1,188,217.80 = 259,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,145.20x = 1,188,217.80 × 259,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,145.20x = 308,387,433,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,387,433,732.84/792,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,306.70

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