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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,623.17, 1,184,631.75 and 492,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,623.17, 1,184,631.75 and 492,244.74 is: 736,624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,623.17 : 1,184,631.75 = 492,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,623.17/1,184,631.75 = 492,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,623.17x = 1,184,631.75 × 492,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,623.17x = 583,128,747,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,128,747,774.50/791,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,624.15

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