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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,997.38, 1,092,827.97 and 778,423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,997.38, 1,092,827.97 and 778,423.86 is: 1,072,744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,997.38 : 1,092,827.97 = 778,423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,997.38/1,092,827.97 = 778,423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,997.38x = 1,092,827.97 × 778,423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,997.38x = 850,683,366,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,683,366,723.36/792,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,744.23

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