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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,035.10, 1,183,552.65 and 290,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,035.10, 1,183,552.65 and 290,334.30 is: 435,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,035.10 : 1,183,552.65 = 290,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,035.10/1,183,552.65 = 290,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,035.10x = 1,183,552.65 × 290,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,035.10x = 343,625,930,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,625,930,150.90/789,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,501.45

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