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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,012.60, 1,187,727.30 and 392,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,012.60, 1,187,727.30 and 392,520.60 is: 588,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,012.60 : 1,187,727.30 = 392,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,012.60/1,187,727.30 = 392,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,012.60x = 1,187,727.30 × 392,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,012.60x = 466,207,432,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,207,432,432.38/792,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,636.38

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