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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,499.96, 1,188,749.14 and 615,132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,499.96, 1,188,749.14 and 615,132.92 is: 921,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,499.96 : 1,188,749.14 = 615,132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,499.96/1,188,749.14 = 615,132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,499.96x = 1,188,749.14 × 615,132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,499.96x = 731,238,729,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,238,729,635.69/793,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,535.94

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