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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,374.98, 1,188,132.39 and 359,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,374.98, 1,188,132.39 and 359,854.90 is: 539,587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,374.98 : 1,188,132.39 = 359,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,374.98/1,188,132.39 = 359,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,374.98x = 1,188,132.39 × 359,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,374.98x = 427,555,262,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,555,262,390.21/792,374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,587.03

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