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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,836.20, 1,189,582.62 and 437,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,836.20, 1,189,582.62 and 437,818.60 is: 656,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,836.20 : 1,189,582.62 = 437,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,836.20/1,189,582.62 = 437,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,836.20x = 1,189,582.62 × 437,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,836.20x = 520,821,397,272.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,821,397,272.73/792,836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,909.20

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