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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,985.06, 1,186,009.11 and 554,215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,985.06, 1,186,009.11 and 554,215.14 is: 829,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,985.06 : 1,186,009.11 = 554,215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,985.06/1,186,009.11 = 554,215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,985.06x = 1,186,009.11 × 554,215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,985.06x = 657,304,204,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,304,204,939.93/791,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,945.21

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