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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,985.64, 1,183,361.82 and 290,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,985.64, 1,183,361.82 and 290,233 is: 435,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,985.64 : 1,183,361.82 = 290,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,985.64/1,183,361.82 = 290,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,985.64x = 1,183,361.82 × 290,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,985.64x = 343,450,651,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,450,651,104.06/788,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,306.59

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