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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,141.58, 1,187,492.04 and 563,689.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,141.58, 1,187,492.04 and 563,689.86 is: 846,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,141.58 : 1,187,492.04 = 563,689.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,141.58/1,187,492.04 = 563,689.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,141.58x = 1,187,492.04 × 563,689.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,141.58x = 669,377,221,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,377,221,778.71/791,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846,090.31

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