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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,064.64, 1,191,217.92 and 494,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,064.64, 1,191,217.92 and 494,302.72 is: 741,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,064.64 : 1,191,217.92 = 494,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,064.64/1,191,217.92 = 494,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,064.64x = 1,191,217.92 × 494,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,064.64x = 588,822,257,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,822,257,968.74/794,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,529.38

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