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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,948.64, 1,183,306.32 and 290,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,948.64, 1,183,306.32 and 290,196 is: 435,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,948.64 : 1,183,306.32 = 290,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,948.64/1,183,306.32 = 290,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,948.64x = 1,183,306.32 × 290,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,948.64x = 343,390,760,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,390,760,838.72/788,948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,251.10

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