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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,681.16, 1,189,145.73 and 260,081.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,681.16, 1,189,145.73 and 260,081.08 is: 390,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,681.16 : 1,189,145.73 = 260,081.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,681.16/1,189,145.73 = 260,081.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,681.16x = 1,189,145.73 × 260,081.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,681.16x = 309,274,305,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,274,305,735.79/792,681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,162.30

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