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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,099.80, 1,188,003.90 and 492,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,099.80, 1,188,003.90 and 492,043.40 is: 737,974.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,099.80 : 1,188,003.90 = 492,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,099.80/1,188,003.90 = 492,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,099.80x = 1,188,003.90 × 492,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,099.80x = 584,549,478,169.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,549,478,169.26/792,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,974.53

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