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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,627.57, 1,188,691.59 and 260,024.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,627.57, 1,188,691.59 and 260,024.49 is: 389,954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,627.57 : 1,188,691.59 = 260,024.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,627.57/1,188,691.59 = 260,024.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,627.57x = 1,188,691.59 × 260,024.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,627.57x = 309,088,924,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,088,924,457.04/792,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,954.80

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