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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,452.58, 1,186,579.31 and 417,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,452.58, 1,186,579.31 and 417,688.26 is: 625,425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,452.58 : 1,186,579.31 = 417,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,452.58/1,186,579.31 = 417,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,452.58x = 1,186,579.31 × 417,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,452.58x = 495,620,239,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,620,239,324.56/792,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,425.74

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