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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,149.80, 1,188,516.30 and 259,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,149.80, 1,188,516.30 and 259,688.20 is: 389,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,149.80 : 1,188,516.30 = 259,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,149.80/1,188,516.30 = 259,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,149.80x = 1,188,516.30 × 259,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,149.80x = 308,643,658,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,643,658,617.66/792,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,627.89

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