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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,682.20, 1,189,024.11 and 371,958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,682.20, 1,189,024.11 and 371,958.48 is: 557,938.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,682.20 : 1,189,024.11 = 371,958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,682.20/1,189,024.11 = 371,958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,682.20x = 1,189,024.11 × 371,958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,682.20x = 442,267,600,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,267,600,638.95/792,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,938.10

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