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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,695.70, 1,189,044.36 and 371,971.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,695.70, 1,189,044.36 and 371,971.98 is: 557,958.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,695.70 : 1,189,044.36 = 371,971.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,695.70/1,189,044.36 = 371,971.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,695.70x = 1,189,044.36 × 371,971.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,695.70x = 442,291,184,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,291,184,897.03/792,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,958.35

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