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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,949.57, 1,092,761.99 and 778,376.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,949.57, 1,092,761.99 and 778,376.05 is: 1,072,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,949.57 : 1,092,761.99 = 778,376.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,949.57/1,092,761.99 = 778,376.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,949.57x = 1,092,761.99 × 778,376.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,949.57x = 850,579,757,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,579,757,661.47/792,949.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,678.25

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