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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,322.20, 1,297,983.30 and 492,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,322.20, 1,297,983.30 and 492,074.20 is: 738,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,322.20 : 1,297,983.30 = 492,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,322.20/1,297,983.30 = 492,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,322.20x = 1,297,983.30 × 492,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,322.20x = 638,704,093,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,704,093,960.86/865,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,111.30

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