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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,684.96, 1,189,151.34 and 260,084.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,684.96, 1,189,151.34 and 260,084.85 is: 390,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,684.96 : 1,189,151.34 = 260,084.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,684.96/1,189,151.34 = 260,084.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,684.96x = 1,189,151.34 × 260,084.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,684.96x = 309,280,247,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,280,247,891.20/792,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,167.93

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