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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,147.80, 1,188,075.90 and 492,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,147.80, 1,188,075.90 and 492,091.40 is: 738,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,147.80 : 1,188,075.90 = 492,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,147.80/1,188,075.90 = 492,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,147.80x = 1,188,075.90 × 492,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,147.80x = 584,641,932,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,641,932,937.26/792,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,046.53

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