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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,083.20, 1,188,124.80 and 372,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,083.20, 1,188,124.80 and 372,179.20 is: 558,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,083.20 : 1,188,124.80 = 372,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,083.20/1,188,124.80 = 372,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,083.20x = 1,188,124.80 × 372,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,083.20x = 442,195,337,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,195,337,564.16/792,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,268.80

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