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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,137.20, 1,188,205.80 and 723,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,137.20, 1,188,205.80 and 723,708.40 is: 1,085,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,137.20 : 1,188,205.80 = 723,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,137.20/1,188,205.80 = 723,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,137.20x = 1,188,205.80 × 723,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,137.20x = 859,914,518,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,914,518,388.72/792,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,562.60

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