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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,595.13, 1,188,643.12 and 259,992.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,595.13, 1,188,643.12 and 259,992.41 is: 389,906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,595.13 : 1,188,643.12 = 259,992.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,595.13/1,188,643.12 = 259,992.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,595.13x = 1,188,643.12 × 259,992.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,595.13x = 309,038,182,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,038,182,805.52/792,595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,906.74

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