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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,832.40, 1,188,009.24 and 526,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,832.40, 1,188,009.24 and 526,636.24 is: 790,127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,832.40 : 1,188,009.24 = 526,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,832.40/1,188,009.24 = 526,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,832.40x = 1,188,009.24 × 526,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,832.40x = 625,648,719,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,648,719,238.86/791,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,127.71

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