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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,068.80, 1,183,603.20 and 290,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,068.80, 1,183,603.20 and 290,627.20 is: 435,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,068.80 : 1,183,603.20 = 290,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,068.80/1,183,603.20 = 290,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,068.80x = 1,183,603.20 × 290,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,068.80x = 343,987,283,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,987,283,927.04/789,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,940.80

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