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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,506.42, 1,190,100.48 and 388,524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,506.42, 1,190,100.48 and 388,524.14 is: 582,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,506.42 : 1,190,100.48 = 388,524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,506.42/1,190,100.48 = 388,524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,506.42x = 1,190,100.48 × 388,524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,506.42x = 462,382,765,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,382,765,505.59/793,506.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,708.29

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