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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,594, 1,188,641.43 and 259,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,594, 1,188,641.43 and 259,991.28 is: 389,905.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,594 : 1,188,641.43 = 259,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,594/1,188,641.43 = 259,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,594x = 1,188,641.43 × 259,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,594x = 309,036,406,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,036,406,846.73/792,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,905.05

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