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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,022.60, 1,188,033.90 and 437,728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,022.60, 1,188,033.90 and 437,728.60 is: 656,592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,022.60 : 1,188,033.90 = 437,728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,022.60/1,188,033.90 = 437,728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,022.60x = 1,188,033.90 × 437,728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,022.60x = 520,036,415,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,036,415,799.54/792,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,592.90

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