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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,395.52, 1,188,768.22 and 293,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,395.52, 1,188,768.22 and 293,759.52 is: 440,704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,395.52 : 1,188,768.22 = 293,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,395.52/1,188,768.22 = 293,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,395.52x = 1,188,768.22 × 293,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,395.52x = 349,211,981,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,211,981,698.45/792,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,704.13

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