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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,277.20, 1,186,316.28 and 476,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,277.20, 1,186,316.28 and 476,299.44 is: 713,186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,277.20 : 1,186,316.28 = 476,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,277.20/1,186,316.28 = 476,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,277.20x = 1,186,316.28 × 476,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,277.20x = 565,041,779,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,041,779,826.88/792,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,186.98

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