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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,002.40, 1,188,003.60 and 492,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,002.40, 1,188,003.60 and 492,820.80 is: 739,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,002.40 : 1,188,003.60 = 492,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,002.40/1,188,003.60 = 492,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,002.40x = 1,188,003.60 × 492,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,002.40x = 585,472,884,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,472,884,554.88/792,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,231.20

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