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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,148.60, 1,188,222.90 and 456,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,148.60, 1,188,222.90 and 456,225.40 is: 684,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,148.60 : 1,188,222.90 = 456,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,148.60/1,188,222.90 = 456,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,148.60x = 1,188,222.90 × 456,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,148.60x = 542,097,467,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,097,467,841.66/792,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,338.10

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