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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,506.31, 1,188,797.13 and 252,819.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,506.31, 1,188,797.13 and 252,819.91 is: 379,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,506.31 : 1,188,797.13 = 252,819.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,506.31/1,188,797.13 = 252,819.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,506.31x = 1,188,797.13 × 252,819.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,506.31x = 300,551,583,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,551,583,414.86/792,506.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,241.88

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