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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,034.70, 1,188,052.05 and 371,353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,034.70, 1,188,052.05 and 371,353.10 is: 557,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,034.70 : 1,188,052.05 = 371,353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,034.70/1,188,052.05 = 371,353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,034.70x = 1,188,052.05 × 371,353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,034.70x = 441,186,811,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,186,811,728.86/792,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,029.65

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