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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,625.70, 1,298,438.55 and 492,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,625.70, 1,298,438.55 and 492,377.70 is: 738,566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,625.70 : 1,298,438.55 = 492,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,625.70/1,298,438.55 = 492,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,625.70x = 1,298,438.55 × 492,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,625.70x = 639,322,186,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,322,186,840.34/865,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,566.55

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