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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,755.74, 1,189,135.92 and 337,229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,755.74, 1,189,135.92 and 337,229.61 is: 505,845.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,755.74 : 1,189,135.92 = 337,229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,755.74/1,189,135.92 = 337,229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,755.74x = 1,189,135.92 × 337,229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,755.74x = 401,011,840,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,011,840,679.12/792,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,845.40

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