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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,249.70, 1,188,374.55 and 493,651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,249.70, 1,188,374.55 and 493,651.30 is: 740,476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,249.70 : 1,188,374.55 = 493,651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,249.70/1,188,374.55 = 493,651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,249.70x = 1,188,374.55 × 493,651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,249.70x = 586,642,641,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,642,641,494.42/792,249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,476.95

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