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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,181.92, 1,188,681.36 and 526,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,181.92, 1,188,681.36 and 526,126.56 is: 789,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,181.92 : 1,188,681.36 = 526,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,181.92/1,188,681.36 = 526,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,181.92x = 1,188,681.36 × 526,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,181.92x = 625,396,834,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,396,834,872.92/792,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,461.13

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