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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,528.30, 1,085,558.29 and 492,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,528.30, 1,085,558.29 and 492,314.54 is: 679,487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,528.30 : 1,085,558.29 = 492,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,528.30/1,085,558.29 = 492,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,528.30x = 1,085,558.29 × 492,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,528.30x = 534,436,127,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,436,127,596.80/786,528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,487.47

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