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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,952.02, 1,177,603.59 and 286,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,952.02, 1,177,603.59 and 286,316.02 is: 429,538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,952.02 : 1,177,603.59 = 286,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,952.02/1,177,603.59 = 286,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,952.02x = 1,177,603.59 × 286,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,952.02x = 337,166,773,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,166,773,026.51/784,952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,538.07

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