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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,004.80, 1,188,007.20 and 642,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,004.80, 1,188,007.20 and 642,705.60 is: 964,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,004.80 : 1,188,007.20 = 642,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,004.80/1,188,007.20 = 642,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,004.80x = 1,188,007.20 × 642,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,004.80x = 763,538,880,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,538,880,280.32/792,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,058.40

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