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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,150.15, 1,185,176.55 and 486,602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,150.15, 1,185,176.55 and 486,602.14 is: 729,873.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,150.15 : 1,185,176.55 = 486,602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,150.15/1,185,176.55 = 486,602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,150.15x = 1,185,176.55 × 486,602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,150.15x = 576,709,445,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,709,445,507.82/790,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,873.23

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