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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,623.20, 1,193,775.66 and 492,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,623.20, 1,193,775.66 and 492,367.76 is: 737,835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,623.20 : 1,193,775.66 = 492,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,623.20/1,193,775.66 = 492,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,623.20x = 1,193,775.66 × 492,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,623.20x = 587,776,647,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,776,647,656.72/796,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,835.21

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