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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,945.50, 1,177,593.84 and 286,309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,945.50, 1,177,593.84 and 286,309.50 is: 429,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,945.50 : 1,177,593.84 = 286,309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,945.50/1,177,593.84 = 286,309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,945.50x = 1,177,593.84 × 286,309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,945.50x = 337,156,303,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,156,303,533.48/784,945.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,528.30

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