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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,055.65, 1,188,083.48 and 477,127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,055.65, 1,188,083.48 and 477,127.65 is: 715,691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,055.65 : 1,188,083.48 = 477,127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,055.65/1,188,083.48 = 477,127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,055.65x = 1,188,083.48 × 477,127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,055.65x = 566,867,476,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,867,476,430.58/792,055.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,691.48

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