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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,117.60, 1,242,176.40 and 492,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,117.60, 1,242,176.40 and 492,194.40 is: 738,291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,117.60 : 1,242,176.40 = 492,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,117.60/1,242,176.40 = 492,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,117.60x = 1,242,176.40 × 492,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,117.60x = 611,392,267,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,392,267,892.16/828,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,291.60

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