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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,556.40, 1,187,339.92 and 614,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,556.40, 1,187,339.92 and 614,191.52 is: 920,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,556.40 : 1,187,339.92 = 614,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,556.40/1,187,339.92 = 614,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,556.40x = 1,187,339.92 × 614,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,556.40x = 729,254,110,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,254,110,221.48/792,556.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,128.98

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