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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,099.45, 1,188,149.18 and 660,879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,099.45, 1,188,149.18 and 660,879.45 is: 991,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,099.45 : 1,188,149.18 = 660,879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,099.45/1,188,149.18 = 660,879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,099.45x = 1,188,149.18 × 660,879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,099.45x = 785,223,373,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,223,373,291.95/792,099.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,319.18

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