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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,224.04, 1,186,113.66 and 579,261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,224.04, 1,186,113.66 and 579,261.16 is: 869,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,224.04 : 1,186,113.66 = 579,261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,224.04/1,186,113.66 = 579,261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,224.04x = 1,186,113.66 × 579,261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,224.04x = 687,069,574,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,069,574,583.45/790,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,461.75

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