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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,641.60, 1,188,962.40 and 260,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,641.60, 1,188,962.40 and 260,244.80 is: 390,367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,641.60 : 1,188,962.40 = 260,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,641.60/1,188,962.40 = 260,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,641.60x = 1,188,962.40 × 260,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,641.60x = 309,421,281,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,421,281,995.52/792,641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,367.20

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