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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,805.80, 1,186,778.70 and 436,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,805.80, 1,186,778.70 and 436,729.80 is: 653,756.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,805.80 : 1,186,778.70 = 436,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,805.80/1,186,778.70 = 436,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,805.80x = 1,186,778.70 × 436,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,805.80x = 518,301,624,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,301,624,295.26/792,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,756.10

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