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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,241.80, 1,336,272.30 and 492,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,241.80, 1,336,272.30 and 492,073.80 is: 737,784.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,241.80 : 1,336,272.30 = 492,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,241.80/1,336,272.30 = 492,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,241.80x = 1,336,272.30 × 492,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,241.80x = 657,544,588,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,544,588,495.74/891,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,784.73

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