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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,864.22, 1,096,651.35 and 492,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,864.22, 1,096,651.35 and 492,999.90 is: 680,177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,864.22 : 1,096,651.35 = 492,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,864.22/1,096,651.35 = 492,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,864.22x = 1,096,651.35 × 492,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,864.22x = 540,649,005,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,649,005,884.87/794,864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,177.81

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