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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,983.39, 1,186,504.25 and 406,629.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,983.39, 1,186,504.25 and 406,629.23 is: 609,958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,983.39 : 1,186,504.25 = 406,629.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,983.39/1,186,504.25 = 406,629.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,983.39x = 1,186,504.25 × 406,629.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,983.39x = 482,467,310,564.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,467,310,564.94/790,983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,958.84

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