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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,632.25, 1,188,698.61 and 260,029.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,632.25, 1,188,698.61 and 260,029.17 is: 389,961.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,632.25 : 1,188,698.61 = 260,029.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,632.25/1,188,698.61 = 260,029.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,632.25x = 1,188,698.61 × 260,029.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,632.25x = 309,096,312,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,096,312,938.45/792,632.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,961.82

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