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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,071.76, 1,188,109.47 and 556,466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,071.76, 1,188,109.47 and 556,466.25 is: 834,700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,071.76 : 1,188,109.47 = 556,466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,071.76/1,188,109.47 = 556,466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,071.76x = 1,188,109.47 × 556,466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,071.76x = 661,142,824,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,142,824,772.42/792,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,700.66

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