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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,157.22, 1,182,909.15 and 489,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,157.22, 1,182,909.15 and 489,672.06 is: 733,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,157.22 : 1,182,909.15 = 489,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,157.22/1,182,909.15 = 489,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,157.22x = 1,182,909.15 × 489,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,157.22x = 579,237,560,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,237,560,273.35/790,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,066.21

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