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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,292.62, 1,173,839.41 and 372,425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,292.62, 1,173,839.41 and 372,425.79 is: 558,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,292.62 : 1,173,839.41 = 372,425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,292.62/1,173,839.41 = 372,425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,292.62x = 1,173,839.41 × 372,425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,292.62x = 437,168,068,671.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,168,068,671.32/782,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,829.34

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