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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,414.90, 1,189,497.15 and 493,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,414.90, 1,189,497.15 and 493,233.30 is: 740,394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,414.90 : 1,189,497.15 = 493,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,414.90/1,189,497.15 = 493,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,414.90x = 1,189,497.15 × 493,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,414.90x = 586,699,604,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,699,604,635.10/792,414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,394.46

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