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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,132.60, 1,188,198.90 and 437,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,132.60, 1,188,198.90 and 437,838.60 is: 656,757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,132.60 : 1,188,198.90 = 437,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,132.60/1,188,198.90 = 437,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,132.60x = 1,188,198.90 × 437,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,132.60x = 520,239,342,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,239,342,897.54/792,132.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,757.90

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