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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,822.16, 1,186,333.56 and 524,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,822.16, 1,186,333.56 and 524,949.84 is: 786,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,822.16 : 1,186,333.56 = 524,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,822.16/1,186,333.56 = 524,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,822.16x = 1,186,333.56 × 524,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,822.16x = 622,765,612,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,765,612,508.63/791,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,496.82

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