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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,938.37, 1,189,531.50 and 260,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,938.37, 1,189,531.50 and 260,338.26 is: 390,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,938.37 : 1,189,531.50 = 260,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,938.37/1,189,531.50 = 260,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,938.37x = 1,189,531.50 × 260,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,938.37x = 309,680,560,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,680,560,925.19/792,938.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,548.08

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