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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,949.64, 1,183,307.82 and 290,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,949.64, 1,183,307.82 and 290,197 is: 435,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,949.64 : 1,183,307.82 = 290,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,949.64/1,183,307.82 = 290,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,949.64x = 1,183,307.82 × 290,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,949.64x = 343,392,379,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,392,379,440.54/788,949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,252.60

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