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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,077.70, 1,188,116.55 and 579,501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,077.70, 1,188,116.55 and 579,501.30 is: 869,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,077.70 : 1,188,116.55 = 579,501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,077.70/1,188,116.55 = 579,501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,077.70x = 1,188,116.55 × 579,501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,077.70x = 688,515,085,276.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,515,085,276.52/792,077.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,251.95

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