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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,883.20, 1,189,324.80 and 556,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,883.20, 1,189,324.80 and 556,492.80 is: 834,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,883.20 : 1,189,324.80 = 556,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,883.20/1,189,324.80 = 556,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,883.20x = 1,189,324.80 × 556,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,883.20x = 661,850,688,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,850,688,061.44/792,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,739.20

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