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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,914.40, 1,189,371.60 and 456,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,914.40, 1,189,371.60 and 456,991.20 is: 685,486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,914.40 : 1,189,371.60 = 456,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,914.40/1,189,371.60 = 456,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,914.40x = 1,189,371.60 × 456,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,914.40x = 543,532,354,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,532,354,729.92/792,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,486.80

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