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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,684.66, 1,189,150.98 and 260,084.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,684.66, 1,189,150.98 and 260,084.58 is: 390,167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,684.66 : 1,189,150.98 = 260,084.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,684.66/1,189,150.98 = 260,084.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,684.66x = 1,189,150.98 × 260,084.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,684.66x = 309,279,833,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,279,833,189.89/792,684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,167.55

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