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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,134.55, 1,188,056.03 and 492,078.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,134.55, 1,188,056.03 and 492,078.15 is: 738,026.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,134.55 : 1,188,056.03 = 492,078.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,134.55/1,188,056.03 = 492,078.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,134.55x = 1,188,056.03 × 492,078.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,134.55x = 584,616,410,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,616,410,878.35/792,134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,026.65

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