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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,355.61, 1,185,788.65 and 611,879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,355.61, 1,185,788.65 and 611,879.46 is: 916,856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,355.61 : 1,185,788.65 = 611,879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,355.61/1,185,788.65 = 611,879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,355.61x = 1,185,788.65 × 611,879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,355.61x = 725,559,718,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,559,718,836.13/791,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,856.73

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