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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,969.56, 1,177,629.84 and 286,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,969.56, 1,177,629.84 and 286,333.56 is: 429,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,969.56 : 1,177,629.84 = 286,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,969.56/1,177,629.84 = 286,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,969.56x = 1,177,629.84 × 286,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,969.56x = 337,194,944,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,194,944,449.43/784,969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,564.36

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