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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,492.50, 1,192,263.63 and 373,801.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,492.50, 1,192,263.63 and 373,801.18 is: 560,948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,492.50 : 1,192,263.63 = 373,801.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,492.50/1,192,263.63 = 373,801.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,492.50x = 1,192,263.63 × 373,801.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,492.50x = 445,669,547,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,669,547,849.92/794,492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,948.72

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