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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,155.72, 1,182,906.90 and 489,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,155.72, 1,182,906.90 and 489,670.56 is: 733,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,155.72 : 1,182,906.90 = 489,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,155.72/1,182,906.90 = 489,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,155.72x = 1,182,906.90 × 489,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,155.72x = 579,234,684,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,234,684,150.86/790,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,063.96

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