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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,635.25, 1,188,703.11 and 260,032.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,635.25, 1,188,703.11 and 260,032.17 is: 389,966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,635.25 : 1,188,703.11 = 260,032.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,635.25/1,188,703.11 = 260,032.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,635.25x = 1,188,703.11 × 260,032.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,635.25x = 309,101,049,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,101,049,179.05/792,635.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,966.32

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