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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,876.40, 1,189,314.60 and 260,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,876.40, 1,189,314.60 and 260,414.80 is: 390,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,876.40 : 1,189,314.60 = 260,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,876.40/1,189,314.60 = 260,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,876.40x = 1,189,314.60 × 260,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,876.40x = 309,715,123,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,715,123,696.08/792,876.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,622.20

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