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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,771.14, 1,091,938.67 and 617,384.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,771.14, 1,091,938.67 and 617,384.57 is: 851,440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,771.14 : 1,091,938.67 = 617,384.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,771.14/1,091,938.67 = 617,384.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,771.14x = 1,091,938.67 × 617,384.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,771.14x = 674,146,077,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,146,077,697.71/791,771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,440.58

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