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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,140.40, 1,184,754.60 and 708,505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,140.40, 1,184,754.60 and 708,505.20 is: 1,059,666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,140.40 : 1,184,754.60 = 708,505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,140.40/1,184,754.60 = 708,505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,140.40x = 1,184,754.60 × 708,505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,140.40x = 839,404,794,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,404,794,823.92/792,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059,666.69

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