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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,271.80, 1,188,396.90 and 259,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,271.80, 1,188,396.90 and 259,810.20 is: 389,711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,271.80 : 1,188,396.90 = 259,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,271.80/1,188,396.90 = 259,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,271.80x = 1,188,396.90 × 259,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,271.80x = 308,757,636,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,757,636,268.38/792,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,711.76

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