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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,131.70, 1,188,197.55 and 372,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,131.70, 1,188,197.55 and 372,227.70 is: 558,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,131.70 : 1,188,197.55 = 372,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,131.70/1,188,197.55 = 372,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,131.70x = 1,188,197.55 × 372,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,131.70x = 442,280,041,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,280,041,182.14/792,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,341.55

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