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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,345.40, 1,188,662.10 and 259,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,345.40, 1,188,662.10 and 259,718.20 is: 389,624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,345.40 : 1,188,662.10 = 259,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,345.40/1,188,662.10 = 259,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,345.40x = 1,188,662.10 × 259,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,345.40x = 308,717,181,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,717,181,020.22/792,345.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,624.50

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