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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,752.28, 1,189,461.60 and 493,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,752.28, 1,189,461.60 and 493,483.20 is: 740,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,752.28 : 1,189,461.60 = 493,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,752.28/1,189,461.60 = 493,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,752.28x = 1,189,461.60 × 493,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,752.28x = 586,979,316,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,979,316,645.12/792,752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,432.20

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