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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,157.84, 1,187,226.90 and 508,467.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,157.84, 1,187,226.90 and 508,467.95 is: 761,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,157.84 : 1,187,226.90 = 508,467.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,157.84/1,187,226.90 = 508,467.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,157.84x = 1,187,226.90 × 508,467.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,157.84x = 603,666,822,091.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,666,822,091.72/793,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,092.93

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