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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,596.80, 1,093,789.77 and 465,822.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,596.80, 1,093,789.77 and 465,822.05 is: 642,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,596.80 : 1,093,789.77 = 465,822.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,596.80/1,093,789.77 = 465,822.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,596.80x = 1,093,789.77 × 465,822.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,596.80x = 509,511,393,918.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,511,393,918.07/792,596.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,838.07

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