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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,808.80, 1,186,783.20 and 436,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,808.80, 1,186,783.20 and 436,732.80 is: 653,760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,808.80 : 1,186,783.20 = 436,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,808.80/1,186,783.20 = 436,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,808.80x = 1,186,783.20 × 436,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,808.80x = 518,307,149,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,307,149,928.96/792,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,760.59

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