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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,072.60, 1,187,234.10 and 437,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,072.60, 1,187,234.10 and 437,341.20 is: 655,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,072.60 : 1,187,234.10 = 437,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,072.60/1,187,234.10 = 437,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,072.60x = 1,187,234.10 × 437,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,072.60x = 519,226,385,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,226,385,974.92/792,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,528.78

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