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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,630.62, 1,193,786.82 and 492,375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,630.62, 1,193,786.82 and 492,375.18 is: 737,846.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,630.62 : 1,193,786.82 = 492,375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,630.62/1,193,786.82 = 492,375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,630.62x = 1,193,786.82 × 492,375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,630.62x = 587,791,000,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,791,000,379.13/796,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,846.36

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