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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,148.70, 1,188,223.05 and 579,572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,148.70, 1,188,223.05 and 579,572.30 is: 869,358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,148.70 : 1,188,223.05 = 579,572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,148.70/1,188,223.05 = 579,572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,148.70x = 1,188,223.05 × 579,572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,148.70x = 688,661,166,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,661,166,001.52/792,148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,358.45

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