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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,426.29, 1,188,639.32 and 371,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,426.29, 1,188,639.32 and 371,702.16 is: 557,553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,426.29 : 1,188,639.32 = 371,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,426.29/1,188,639.32 = 371,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,426.29x = 1,188,639.32 × 371,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,426.29x = 441,819,800,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,819,800,846.42/792,426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,553.19

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