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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,003.60, 1,186,255.80 and 417,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,003.60, 1,186,255.80 and 417,589.20 is: 625,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,003.60 : 1,186,255.80 = 417,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,003.60/1,186,255.80 = 417,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,003.60x = 1,186,255.80 × 417,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,003.60x = 495,367,610,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,367,610,517.36/792,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,461.31

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