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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,972.88, 1,185,121.40 and 685,723.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,972.88, 1,185,121.40 and 685,723.36 is: 1,026,127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,972.88 : 1,185,121.40 = 685,723.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,972.88/1,185,121.40 = 685,723.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,972.88x = 1,185,121.40 × 685,723.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,972.88x = 812,665,428,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,665,428,415.90/791,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,127.85

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