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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,643.40, 1,189,742.70 and 393,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,643.40, 1,189,742.70 and 393,734.60 is: 590,988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,643.40 : 1,189,742.70 = 393,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,643.40/1,189,742.70 = 393,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,643.40x = 1,189,742.70 × 393,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,643.40x = 468,442,866,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,442,866,087.42/792,643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,988.16

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