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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,147.40, 1,188,221.10 and 477,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,147.40, 1,188,221.10 and 477,219.40 is: 715,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,147.40 : 1,188,221.10 = 477,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,147.40/1,188,221.10 = 477,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,147.40x = 1,188,221.10 × 477,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,147.40x = 567,042,160,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,042,160,409.34/792,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,829.10

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