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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,323.06, 1,188,504.03 and 259,822.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,323.06, 1,188,504.03 and 259,822.58 is: 389,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,323.06 : 1,188,504.03 = 259,822.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,323.06/1,188,504.03 = 259,822.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,323.06x = 1,188,504.03 × 259,822.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,323.06x = 308,800,183,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,800,183,415.00/792,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,740.24

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