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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,153.20, 1,188,229.80 and 259,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,153.20, 1,188,229.80 and 259,545.80 is: 389,318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,153.20 : 1,188,229.80 = 259,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,153.20/1,188,229.80 = 259,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,153.20x = 1,188,229.80 × 259,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,153.20x = 308,400,054,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,400,054,024.84/792,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,318.70

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