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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,931.72, 1,189,510.86 and 661,661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,931.72, 1,189,510.86 and 661,661.96 is: 991,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,931.72 : 1,189,510.86 = 661,661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,931.72/1,189,510.86 = 661,661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,931.72x = 1,189,510.86 × 661,661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,931.72x = 787,054,087,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,054,087,068.89/793,931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,337.25

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