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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,108.30, 1,188,016.65 and 492,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,108.30, 1,188,016.65 and 492,051.90 is: 737,987.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,108.30 : 1,188,016.65 = 492,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,108.30/1,188,016.65 = 492,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,108.30x = 1,188,016.65 × 492,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,108.30x = 584,565,849,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,565,849,864.14/792,108.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,987.28

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