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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,256.58, 1,184,187.48 and 523,059.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,256.58, 1,184,187.48 and 523,059.86 is: 783,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,256.58 : 1,184,187.48 = 523,059.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,256.58/1,184,187.48 = 523,059.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,256.58x = 1,184,187.48 × 523,059.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,256.58x = 619,400,931,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,400,931,581.62/790,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,797.25

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