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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,156.72, 1,182,908.40 and 489,671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,156.72, 1,182,908.40 and 489,671.56 is: 733,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,156.72 : 1,182,908.40 = 489,671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,156.72/1,182,908.40 = 489,671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,156.72x = 1,182,908.40 × 489,671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,156.72x = 579,236,601,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,236,601,565.10/790,156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,065.46

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