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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,257.21, 1,184,188.42 and 523,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,257.21, 1,184,188.42 and 523,060.48 is: 783,798.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,257.21 : 1,184,188.42 = 523,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,257.21/1,184,188.42 = 523,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,257.21x = 1,184,188.42 × 523,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,257.21x = 619,402,163,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,402,163,375.64/790,257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,798.18

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