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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,848.60, 1,186,272.90 and 601,891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,848.60, 1,186,272.90 and 601,891.80 is: 902,837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,848.60 : 1,186,272.90 = 601,891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,848.60/1,186,272.90 = 601,891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,848.60x = 1,186,272.90 × 601,891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,848.60x = 714,007,931,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,007,931,072.22/790,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,837.70

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