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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,526.32, 1,188,827.13 and 252,839.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,526.32, 1,188,827.13 and 252,839.91 is: 379,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,526.32 : 1,188,827.13 = 252,839.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,526.32/1,188,827.13 = 252,839.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,526.32x = 1,188,827.13 × 252,839.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,526.32x = 300,582,944,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,582,944,554.76/792,526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,271.88

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