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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,598.86, 1,187,323.65 and 436,730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,598.86, 1,187,323.65 and 436,730.22 is: 654,227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,598.86 : 1,187,323.65 = 436,730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,598.86/1,187,323.65 = 436,730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,598.86x = 1,187,323.65 × 436,730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,598.86x = 518,540,118,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,540,118,875.70/792,598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,227.69

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