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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,688.70, 1,189,033.86 and 371,964.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,688.70, 1,189,033.86 and 371,964.98 is: 557,947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,688.70 : 1,189,033.86 = 371,964.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,688.70/1,189,033.86 = 371,964.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,688.70x = 1,189,033.86 × 371,964.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,688.70x = 442,278,955,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,278,955,954.22/792,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,947.85

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