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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,865.25, 1,177,473.38 and 286,229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,865.25, 1,177,473.38 and 286,229.25 is: 429,407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,865.25 : 1,177,473.38 = 286,229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,865.25/1,177,473.38 = 286,229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,865.25x = 1,177,473.38 × 286,229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,865.25x = 337,027,321,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,027,321,021.22/784,865.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,407.88

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