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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,466, 1,185,229.53 and 553,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,466, 1,185,229.53 and 553,695.36 is: 829,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,466 : 1,185,229.53 = 553,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,466/1,185,229.53 = 553,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,466x = 1,185,229.53 × 553,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,466x = 656,256,091,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,256,091,295.98/791,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,165.23

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