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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,003.60, 1,185,931.80 and 580,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,003.60, 1,185,931.80 and 580,496.40 is: 869,224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,003.60 : 1,185,931.80 = 580,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,003.60/1,185,931.80 = 580,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,003.60x = 1,185,931.80 × 580,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,003.60x = 688,429,140,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,429,140,545.52/792,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,224.76

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