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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,886.60, 1,192,212.30 and 420,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,886.60, 1,192,212.30 and 420,638.60 is: 631,690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,886.60 : 1,192,212.30 = 420,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,886.60/1,192,212.30 = 420,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,886.60x = 1,192,212.30 × 420,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,886.60x = 501,490,512,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,490,512,774.78/793,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,690.36

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