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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,868.25, 1,177,477.89 and 286,232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,868.25, 1,177,477.89 and 286,232.25 is: 429,412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,868.25 : 1,177,477.89 = 286,232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,868.25/1,177,477.89 = 286,232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,868.25x = 1,177,477.89 × 286,232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,868.25x = 337,032,145,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,032,145,779.95/784,868.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,412.38

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