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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,096.30, 1,187,998.65 and 492,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,096.30, 1,187,998.65 and 492,039.90 is: 737,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,096.30 : 1,187,998.65 = 492,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,096.30/1,187,998.65 = 492,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,096.30x = 1,187,998.65 × 492,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,096.30x = 584,542,736,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,542,736,946.14/792,096.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,969.28

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