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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,505.31, 1,188,795.63 and 252,818.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,505.31, 1,188,795.63 and 252,818.91 is: 379,240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,505.31 : 1,188,795.63 = 252,818.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,505.31/1,188,795.63 = 252,818.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,505.31x = 1,188,795.63 × 252,818.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,505.31x = 300,550,015,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,550,015,389.36/792,505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,240.38

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