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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,821.60, 1,183,232.40 and 290,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,821.60, 1,183,232.40 and 290,120.80 is: 435,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,821.60 : 1,183,232.40 = 290,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,821.60/1,183,232.40 = 290,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,821.60x = 1,183,232.40 × 290,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,821.60x = 343,280,330,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,280,330,473.92/788,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,181.20

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