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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,235.34, 1,188,842.13 and 371,581.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,235.34, 1,188,842.13 and 371,581.74 is: 556,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,235.34 : 1,188,842.13 = 371,581.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,235.34/1,188,842.13 = 371,581.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,235.34x = 1,188,842.13 × 371,581.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,235.34x = 441,752,027,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,752,027,250.71/793,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,899.08

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