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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,267.86, 1,187,810.76 and 476,650.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,267.86, 1,187,810.76 and 476,650.82 is: 714,620.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,267.86 : 1,187,810.76 = 476,650.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,267.86/1,187,810.76 = 476,650.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,267.86x = 1,187,810.76 × 476,650.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,267.86x = 566,170,972,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,170,972,758.82/792,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,620.65

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