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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,021.20, 1,188,031.80 and 418,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,021.20, 1,188,031.80 and 418,773.20 is: 628,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,021.20 : 1,188,031.80 = 418,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,021.20/1,188,031.80 = 418,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,021.20x = 1,188,031.80 × 418,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,021.20x = 497,515,878,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,515,878,587.76/792,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,159.80

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