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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,986.60, 1,187,105.10 and 437,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,986.60, 1,187,105.10 and 437,255.20 is: 655,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,986.60 : 1,187,105.10 = 437,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,986.60/1,187,105.10 = 437,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,986.60x = 1,187,105.10 × 437,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,986.60x = 519,067,877,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,067,877,921.52/791,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,399.82

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