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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,423.48, 1,187,157.40 and 492,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,423.48, 1,187,157.40 and 492,766.76 is: 739,163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,423.48 : 1,187,157.40 = 492,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,423.48/1,187,157.40 = 492,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,423.48x = 1,187,157.40 × 492,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,423.48x = 584,991,707,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,991,707,344.00/791,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,163.95

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