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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,006.20, 1,188,009.30 and 487,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,006.20, 1,188,009.30 and 487,575.80 is: 731,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,006.20 : 1,188,009.30 = 487,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,006.20/1,188,009.30 = 487,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,006.20x = 1,188,009.30 × 487,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,006.20x = 579,244,584,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,244,584,854.94/792,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,363.70

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