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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,624.67, 1,184,634 and 492,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,624.67, 1,184,634 and 492,246.24 is: 736,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,624.67 : 1,184,634 = 492,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,624.67/1,184,634 = 492,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,624.67x = 1,184,634 × 492,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,624.67x = 583,131,632,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,131,632,276.16/791,624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,626.40

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