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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,104.80, 1,188,011.40 and 492,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,104.80, 1,188,011.40 and 492,048.40 is: 737,982.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,104.80 : 1,188,011.40 = 492,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,104.80/1,188,011.40 = 492,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,104.80x = 1,188,011.40 × 492,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,104.80x = 584,559,108,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,559,108,551.76/792,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,982.03

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