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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,140.80, 1,188,065.40 and 492,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,140.80, 1,188,065.40 and 492,084.40 is: 738,036.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,140.80 : 1,188,065.40 = 492,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,140.80/1,188,065.40 = 492,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,140.80x = 1,188,065.40 × 492,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,140.80x = 584,628,449,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,628,449,519.76/792,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,036.03

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