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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,685.96, 1,189,152.84 and 260,085.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,685.96, 1,189,152.84 and 260,085.84 is: 390,169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,685.96 : 1,189,152.84 = 260,085.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,685.96/1,189,152.84 = 260,085.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,685.96x = 1,189,152.84 × 260,085.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,685.96x = 309,281,815,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,281,815,279.79/792,685.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,169.41

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