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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,627.97, 1,185,792.31 and 385,413.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,627.97, 1,185,792.31 and 385,413.15 is: 578,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,627.97 : 1,185,792.31 = 385,413.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,627.97/1,185,792.31 = 385,413.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,627.97x = 1,185,792.31 × 385,413.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,627.97x = 457,019,954,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,019,954,371.36/790,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,046.78

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