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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,627.75, 1,188,691.88 and 260,024.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,627.75, 1,188,691.88 and 260,024.67 is: 389,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,627.75 : 1,188,691.88 = 260,024.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,627.75/1,188,691.88 = 260,024.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,627.75x = 1,188,691.88 × 260,024.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,627.75x = 309,089,212,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,089,212,528.56/792,627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,955.07

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