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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,156.70, 1,186,735.05 and 417,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,156.70, 1,186,735.05 and 417,908.70 is: 626,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,156.70 : 1,186,735.05 = 417,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,156.70/1,186,735.05 = 417,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,156.70x = 1,186,735.05 × 417,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,156.70x = 495,946,901,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,946,901,989.94/791,156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,863.05

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