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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,551.52, 1,188,044.28 and 507,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,551.52, 1,188,044.28 and 507,430.44 is: 760,644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,551.52 : 1,188,044.28 = 507,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,551.52/1,188,044.28 = 507,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,551.52x = 1,188,044.28 × 507,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,551.52x = 602,849,831,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,849,831,739.88/792,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,644.34

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