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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,863.72, 1,096,650.66 and 492,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,863.72, 1,096,650.66 and 492,999.40 is: 680,177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,863.72 : 1,096,650.66 = 492,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,863.72/1,096,650.66 = 492,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,863.72x = 1,096,650.66 × 492,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,863.72x = 540,648,117,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,648,117,389.60/794,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,177.12

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