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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,689.51, 1,189,035.09 and 371,965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,689.51, 1,189,035.09 and 371,965.79 is: 557,949.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,689.51 : 1,189,035.09 = 371,965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,689.51/1,189,035.09 = 371,965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,689.51x = 1,189,035.09 × 371,965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,689.51x = 442,280,379,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,280,379,562.16/792,689.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,949.07

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