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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,227.54, 1,186,118.91 and 579,264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,227.54, 1,186,118.91 and 579,264.66 is: 869,467.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,227.54 : 1,186,118.91 = 579,264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,227.54/1,186,118.91 = 579,264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,227.54x = 1,186,118.91 × 579,264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,227.54x = 687,076,767,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,076,767,120.72/790,227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,467.00

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