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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,641.70, 1,188,962.55 and 724,212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,641.70, 1,188,962.55 and 724,212.90 is: 1,086,319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,641.70 : 1,188,962.55 = 724,212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,641.70/1,188,962.55 = 724,212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,641.70x = 1,188,962.55 × 724,212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,641.70x = 861,062,016,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,062,016,326.90/792,641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,319.35

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