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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,149.70, 1,188,224.55 and 579,573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,149.70, 1,188,224.55 and 579,573.30 is: 869,359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,149.70 : 1,188,224.55 = 579,573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,149.70/1,188,224.55 = 579,573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,149.70x = 1,188,224.55 × 579,573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,149.70x = 688,663,223,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,663,223,584.52/792,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,359.95

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