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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,279.36, 1,187,828.01 and 476,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,279.36, 1,187,828.01 and 476,662.32 is: 714,637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,279.36 : 1,187,828.01 = 476,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,279.36/1,187,828.01 = 476,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,279.36x = 1,187,828.01 × 476,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,279.36x = 566,192,855,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,192,855,007.58/792,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,637.90

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