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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,984.64, 1,183,360.32 and 290,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,984.64, 1,183,360.32 and 290,232 is: 435,305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,984.64 : 1,183,360.32 = 290,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,984.64/1,183,360.32 = 290,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,984.64x = 1,183,360.32 × 290,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,984.64x = 343,449,032,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,449,032,394.24/788,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,305.09

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