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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,837.70, 1,189,584.87 and 437,820.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,837.70, 1,189,584.87 and 437,820.10 is: 656,911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,837.70 : 1,189,584.87 = 437,820.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,837.70/1,189,584.87 = 437,820.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,837.70x = 1,189,584.87 × 437,820.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,837.70x = 520,824,166,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,824,166,741.89/792,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,911.45

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