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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,158.84, 1,187,228.40 and 508,468.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,158.84, 1,187,228.40 and 508,468.95 is: 761,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,158.84 : 1,187,228.40 = 508,468.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,158.84/1,187,228.40 = 508,468.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,158.84x = 1,187,228.40 × 508,468.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,158.84x = 603,668,777,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,668,777,958.18/793,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,094.43

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