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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,174.16, 1,185,967.44 and 392,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,174.16, 1,185,967.44 and 392,104.80 is: 587,763.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,174.16 : 1,185,967.44 = 392,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,174.16/1,185,967.44 = 392,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,174.16x = 1,185,967.44 × 392,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,174.16x = 465,023,525,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,023,525,867.71/791,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,763.79

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