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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,946.84, 1,185,895.38 and 554,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,946.84, 1,185,895.38 and 554,575.88 is: 831,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,946.84 : 1,185,895.38 = 554,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,946.84/1,185,895.38 = 554,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,946.84x = 1,185,895.38 × 554,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,946.84x = 657,668,973,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,668,973,951.43/790,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,495.80

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