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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,639.20, 1,298,458.80 and 492,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,639.20, 1,298,458.80 and 492,391.20 is: 738,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,639.20 : 1,298,458.80 = 492,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,639.20/1,298,458.80 = 492,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,639.20x = 1,298,458.80 × 492,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,639.20x = 639,349,686,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,349,686,682.56/865,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,586.80

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