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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,133.20, 1,188,199.80 and 372,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,133.20, 1,188,199.80 and 372,229.20 is: 558,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,133.20 : 1,188,199.80 = 372,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,133.20/1,188,199.80 = 372,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,133.20x = 1,188,199.80 × 372,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,133.20x = 442,282,660,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,282,660,994.16/792,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,343.80

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