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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,259.44, 1,185,462.13 and 487,124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,259.44, 1,185,462.13 and 487,124.29 is: 729,807.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,259.44 : 1,185,462.13 = 487,124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,259.44/1,185,462.13 = 487,124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,259.44x = 1,185,462.13 × 487,124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,259.44x = 577,467,390,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,467,390,035.21/791,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,807.90

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