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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,621.20, 1,193,772.66 and 492,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,621.20, 1,193,772.66 and 492,365.76 is: 737,832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,621.20 : 1,193,772.66 = 492,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,621.20/1,193,772.66 = 492,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,621.20x = 1,193,772.66 × 492,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,621.20x = 587,772,783,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,772,783,008.12/796,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,832.21

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