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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,002.70, 1,188,004.05 and 493,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,002.70, 1,188,004.05 and 493,404.30 is: 740,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,002.70 : 1,188,004.05 = 493,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,002.70/1,188,004.05 = 493,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,002.70x = 1,188,004.05 × 493,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,002.70x = 586,166,306,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,166,306,687.42/792,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,106.45

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