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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,936.37, 1,189,528.49 and 260,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,936.37, 1,189,528.49 and 260,336.26 is: 390,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,936.37 : 1,189,528.49 = 260,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,936.37/1,189,528.49 = 260,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,936.37x = 1,189,528.49 × 260,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,936.37x = 309,677,398,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,677,398,250.05/792,936.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,545.08

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