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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,004.60, 1,186,257.30 and 417,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,004.60, 1,186,257.30 and 417,590.20 is: 625,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,004.60 : 1,186,257.30 = 417,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,004.60/1,186,257.30 = 417,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,004.60x = 1,186,257.30 × 417,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,004.60x = 495,369,423,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,369,423,158.46/792,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,462.81

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