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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,210.91, 1,189,989.58 and 493,950.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,210.91, 1,189,989.58 and 493,950.39 is: 740,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,210.91 : 1,189,989.58 = 493,950.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,210.91/1,189,989.58 = 493,950.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,210.91x = 1,189,989.58 × 493,950.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,210.91x = 587,795,812,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,795,812,365.76/794,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,100.40

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