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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,327.60, 1,186,936.20 and 475,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,327.60, 1,186,936.20 and 475,844.40 is: 712,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,327.60 : 1,186,936.20 = 475,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,327.60/1,186,936.20 = 475,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,327.60x = 1,186,936.20 × 475,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,327.60x = 564,796,943,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,796,943,927.28/792,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,832.60

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