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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,249.20, 1,188,373.80 and 493,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,249.20, 1,188,373.80 and 493,650.80 is: 740,476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,249.20 : 1,188,373.80 = 493,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,249.20/1,188,373.80 = 493,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,249.20x = 1,188,373.80 × 493,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,249.20x = 586,641,677,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,641,677,069.04/792,249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,476.20

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