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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,640.26, 1,188,710.60 and 260,037.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,640.26, 1,188,710.60 and 260,037.18 is: 389,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,640.26 : 1,188,710.60 = 260,037.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,640.26/1,188,710.60 = 260,037.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,640.26x = 1,188,710.60 × 260,037.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,640.26x = 309,108,952,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,108,952,260.11/792,640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,973.82

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