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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,211.91, 1,189,991.08 and 493,951.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,211.91, 1,189,991.08 and 493,951.39 is: 740,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,211.91 : 1,189,991.08 = 493,951.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,211.91/1,189,991.08 = 493,951.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,211.91x = 1,189,991.08 × 493,951.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,211.91x = 587,797,742,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,797,742,103.65/794,211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,101.90

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