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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,045.60, 1,187,193.60 and 437,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,045.60, 1,187,193.60 and 437,314.20 is: 655,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,045.60 : 1,187,193.60 = 437,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,045.60/1,187,193.60 = 437,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,045.60x = 1,187,193.60 × 437,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,045.60x = 519,176,619,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,176,619,429.12/792,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,488.29

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