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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,129.55, 1,188,048.52 and 492,073.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,129.55, 1,188,048.52 and 492,073.15 is: 738,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,129.55 : 1,188,048.52 = 492,073.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,129.55/1,188,048.52 = 492,073.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,129.55x = 1,188,048.52 × 492,073.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,129.55x = 584,606,777,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,606,777,589.24/792,129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,019.15

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