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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,289.60, 1,188,027.90 and 508,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,289.60, 1,188,027.90 and 508,729.20 is: 763,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,289.60 : 1,188,027.90 = 508,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,289.60/1,188,027.90 = 508,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,289.60x = 1,188,027.90 × 508,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,289.60x = 604,384,483,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,384,483,144.68/791,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,796.82

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