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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,992.65, 1,183,324.95 and 276,725.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,992.65, 1,183,324.95 and 276,725.97 is: 415,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,992.65 : 1,183,324.95 = 276,725.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,992.65/1,183,324.95 = 276,725.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,992.65x = 1,183,324.95 × 276,725.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,992.65x = 327,456,744,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,456,744,613.95/788,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,031.43

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