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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,655.20, 1,188,982.80 and 494,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,655.20, 1,188,982.80 and 494,056.80 is: 741,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,655.20 : 1,188,982.80 = 494,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,655.20/1,188,982.80 = 494,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,655.20x = 1,188,982.80 × 494,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,655.20x = 587,425,037,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,425,037,423.04/792,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,085.20

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