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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,629.17, 1,184,640.75 and 492,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,629.17, 1,184,640.75 and 492,250.74 is: 736,633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,629.17 : 1,184,640.75 = 492,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,629.17/1,184,640.75 = 492,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,629.17x = 1,184,640.75 × 492,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,629.17x = 583,140,285,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,140,285,821.66/791,629.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,633.15

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