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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,811.80, 1,188,583.47 and 413,542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,811.80, 1,188,583.47 and 413,542.26 is: 619,982.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,811.80 : 1,188,583.47 = 413,542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,811.80/1,188,583.47 = 413,542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,811.80x = 1,188,583.47 × 413,542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,811.80x = 491,529,494,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,529,494,382.44/792,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,982.57

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