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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,058.20, 1,188,087.30 and 661,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,058.20, 1,188,087.30 and 661,421.40 is: 992,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,058.20 : 1,188,087.30 = 661,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,058.20/1,188,087.30 = 661,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,058.20x = 1,188,087.30 × 661,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,058.20x = 785,826,365,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,826,365,288.22/792,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,132.10

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