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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,005.40, 1,188,008.10 and 492,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,005.40, 1,188,008.10 and 492,823.80 is: 739,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,005.40 : 1,188,008.10 = 492,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,005.40/1,188,008.10 = 492,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,005.40x = 1,188,008.10 × 492,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,005.40x = 585,478,666,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,478,666,272.78/792,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,235.70

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