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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,318.20, 1,297,977.30 and 492,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,318.20, 1,297,977.30 and 492,070.20 is: 738,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,318.20 : 1,297,977.30 = 492,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,318.20/1,297,977.30 = 492,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,318.20x = 1,297,977.30 × 492,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,318.20x = 638,695,949,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,695,949,606.46/865,318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,105.30

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