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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,530.61, 1,189,262.48 and 294,244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,530.61, 1,189,262.48 and 294,244.53 is: 441,540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,530.61 : 1,189,262.48 = 294,244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,530.61/1,189,262.48 = 294,244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,530.61x = 1,189,262.48 × 294,244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,530.61x = 349,933,978,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,933,978,003.01/792,530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,540.02

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