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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,023.10, 1,188,034.65 and 437,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,023.10, 1,188,034.65 and 437,729.10 is: 656,593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,023.10 : 1,188,034.65 = 437,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,023.10/1,188,034.65 = 437,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,023.10x = 1,188,034.65 × 437,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,023.10x = 520,037,338,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,037,338,113.32/792,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,593.65

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