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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,687.70, 1,189,032.36 and 371,963.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,687.70, 1,189,032.36 and 371,963.98 is: 557,946.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,687.70 : 1,189,032.36 = 371,963.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,687.70/1,189,032.36 = 371,963.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,687.70x = 1,189,032.36 × 371,963.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,687.70x = 442,277,208,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,277,208,974.39/792,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,946.35

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