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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,421.79, 1,188,632.58 and 371,697.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,421.79, 1,188,632.58 and 371,697.66 is: 557,546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,421.79 : 1,188,632.58 = 371,697.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,421.79/1,188,632.58 = 371,697.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,421.79x = 1,188,632.58 × 371,697.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,421.79x = 441,811,947,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,811,947,191.90/792,421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,546.44

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