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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,239.52, 1,093,192.32 and 505,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,239.52, 1,093,192.32 and 505,927.20 is: 698,116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,239.52 : 1,093,192.32 = 505,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,239.52/1,093,192.32 = 505,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,239.52x = 1,093,192.32 × 505,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,239.52x = 553,075,729,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,075,729,519.10/792,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,116.81

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