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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,212.41, 1,189,991.83 and 493,951.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,212.41, 1,189,991.83 and 493,951.89 is: 740,102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,212.41 : 1,189,991.83 = 493,951.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,212.41/1,189,991.83 = 493,951.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,212.41x = 1,189,991.83 × 493,951.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,212.41x = 587,798,707,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,798,707,563.10/794,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,102.65

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