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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,250.29, 1,185,448.42 and 487,115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,250.29, 1,185,448.42 and 487,115.14 is: 729,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,250.29 : 1,185,448.42 = 487,115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,250.29/1,185,448.42 = 487,115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,250.29x = 1,185,448.42 × 487,115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,250.29x = 577,449,873,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,449,873,852.41/791,250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,794.20

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