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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,135.55, 1,188,057.52 and 492,079.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,135.55, 1,188,057.52 and 492,079.15 is: 738,028.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,135.55 : 1,188,057.52 = 492,079.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,135.55/1,188,057.52 = 492,079.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,135.55x = 1,188,057.52 × 492,079.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,135.55x = 584,618,334,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,618,334,592.71/792,135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,028.15

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