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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,608.40, 1,188,870.84 and 260,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,608.40, 1,188,870.84 and 260,059.32 is: 390,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,608.40 : 1,188,870.84 = 260,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,608.40/1,188,870.84 = 260,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,608.40x = 1,188,870.84 × 260,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,608.40x = 309,176,942,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,176,942,218.23/792,608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,075.28

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