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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,997.40, 1,298,996.10 and 492,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,997.40, 1,298,996.10 and 492,749.40 is: 739,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,997.40 : 1,298,996.10 = 492,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,997.40/1,298,996.10 = 492,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,997.40x = 1,298,996.10 × 492,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,997.40x = 640,079,548,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,079,548,877.34/865,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,124.10

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