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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,998.40, 1,159,034.40 and 492,753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,998.40, 1,159,034.40 and 492,753.60 is: 739,792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,998.40 : 1,159,034.40 = 492,753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,998.40/1,159,034.40 = 492,753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,998.40x = 1,159,034.40 × 492,753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,998.40x = 571,118,373,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,118,373,123.84/771,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,792.17

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