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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,726.40, 1,186,008.48 and 476,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,726.40, 1,186,008.48 and 476,012.16 is: 713,067.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,726.40 : 1,186,008.48 = 476,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,726.40/1,186,008.48 = 476,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,726.40x = 1,186,008.48 × 476,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,726.40x = 564,554,458,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,554,458,343.12/791,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,067.62

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