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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,139.80, 1,188,209.70 and 477,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,139.80, 1,188,209.70 and 477,211.80 is: 715,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,139.80 : 1,188,209.70 = 477,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,139.80/1,188,209.70 = 477,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,139.80x = 1,188,209.70 × 477,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,139.80x = 567,027,689,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,027,689,714.46/792,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,817.70

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