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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,637.26, 1,188,706.10 and 260,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,637.26, 1,188,706.10 and 260,034.18 is: 389,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,637.26 : 1,188,706.10 = 260,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,637.26/1,188,706.10 = 260,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,637.26x = 1,188,706.10 × 260,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,637.26x = 309,104,215,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,104,215,974.50/792,637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,969.32

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