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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,597, 1,188,645.93 and 259,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,597, 1,188,645.93 and 259,994.28 is: 389,909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,597 : 1,188,645.93 = 259,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,597/1,188,645.93 = 259,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,597x = 1,188,645.93 × 259,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,597x = 309,041,142,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,041,142,745.28/792,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,909.55

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