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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,529.60, 1,182,794.40 and 289,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,529.60, 1,182,794.40 and 289,828.80 is: 434,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,529.60 : 1,182,794.40 = 289,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,529.60/1,182,794.40 = 289,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,529.60x = 1,182,794.40 × 289,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,529.60x = 342,807,881,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,807,881,598.72/788,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,743.20

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