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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,139.70, 1,188,209.55 and 579,563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,139.70, 1,188,209.55 and 579,563.30 is: 869,344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,139.70 : 1,188,209.55 = 579,563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,139.70/1,188,209.55 = 579,563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,139.70x = 1,188,209.55 × 579,563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,139.70x = 688,642,647,889.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,642,647,889.52/792,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,344.95

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