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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,400.32, 1,188,483.12 and 259,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,400.32, 1,188,483.12 and 259,977.60 is: 389,927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,400.32 : 1,188,483.12 = 259,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,400.32/1,188,483.12 = 259,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,400.32x = 1,188,483.12 × 259,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,400.32x = 308,978,989,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,978,989,178.11/792,400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,927.90

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