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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,291.40, 1,187,999.70 and 259,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,291.40, 1,187,999.70 and 259,538.20 is: 389,164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,291.40 : 1,187,999.70 = 259,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,291.40/1,187,999.70 = 259,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,291.40x = 1,187,999.70 × 259,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,291.40x = 308,331,303,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,331,303,738.54/792,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,164.02

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