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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,823.40, 1,187,995.74 and 526,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,823.40, 1,187,995.74 and 526,627.24 is: 790,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,823.40 : 1,187,995.74 = 526,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,823.40/1,187,995.74 = 526,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,823.40x = 1,187,995.74 × 526,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,823.40x = 625,630,917,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,630,917,687.96/791,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,114.21

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