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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,452.01, 1,186,578.46 and 417,687.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,452.01, 1,186,578.46 and 417,687.69 is: 625,424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,452.01 : 1,186,578.46 = 417,687.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,452.01/1,186,578.46 = 417,687.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,452.01x = 1,186,578.46 × 417,687.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,452.01x = 495,619,215,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,619,215,961.16/792,452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,424.90

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