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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,145.80, 1,188,072.90 and 492,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,145.80, 1,188,072.90 and 492,089.40 is: 738,043.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,145.80 : 1,188,072.90 = 492,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,145.80/1,188,072.90 = 492,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,145.80x = 1,188,072.90 × 492,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,145.80x = 584,638,080,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,638,080,517.26/792,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,043.53

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