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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,627.68, 1,184,638.50 and 492,249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,627.68, 1,184,638.50 and 492,249.24 is: 736,630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,627.68 : 1,184,638.50 = 492,249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,627.68/1,184,638.50 = 492,249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,627.68x = 1,184,638.50 × 492,249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,627.68x = 583,137,401,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,137,401,299.74/791,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,630.89

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