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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,236.32, 1,093,217.52 and 465,514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,236.32, 1,093,217.52 and 465,514.72 is: 642,370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,236.32 : 1,093,217.52 = 465,514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,236.32/1,093,217.52 = 465,514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,236.32x = 1,093,217.52 × 465,514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,236.32x = 508,908,847,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,908,847,721.89/792,236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,370.00

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