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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,146.30, 1,188,219.45 and 477,218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,146.30, 1,188,219.45 and 477,218.30 is: 715,827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,146.30 : 1,188,219.45 = 477,218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,146.30/1,188,219.45 = 477,218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,146.30x = 1,188,219.45 × 477,218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,146.30x = 567,040,065,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,040,065,955.94/792,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,827.45

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