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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,155.20, 1,188,232.80 and 493,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,155.20, 1,188,232.80 and 493,556.80 is: 740,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,155.20 : 1,188,232.80 = 493,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,155.20/1,188,232.80 = 493,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,155.20x = 1,188,232.80 × 493,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,155.20x = 586,460,378,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,460,378,423.04/792,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,335.20

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