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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,637.22, 1,189,170.34 and 565,220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,637.22, 1,189,170.34 and 565,220.14 is: 847,983.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,637.22 : 1,189,170.34 = 565,220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,637.22/1,189,170.34 = 565,220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,637.22x = 1,189,170.34 × 565,220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,637.22x = 672,143,021,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,143,021,672.67/792,637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,983.17

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