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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,145.80, 1,188,218.70 and 477,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,145.80, 1,188,218.70 and 477,217.80 is: 715,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,145.80 : 1,188,218.70 = 477,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,145.80/1,188,218.70 = 477,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,145.80x = 1,188,218.70 × 477,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,145.80x = 567,039,113,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,039,113,932.86/792,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,826.70

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