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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,262.34, 1,183,342.39 and 404,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,262.34, 1,183,342.39 and 404,263.44 is: 606,112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,262.34 : 1,183,342.39 = 404,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,262.34/1,183,342.39 = 404,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,262.34x = 1,183,342.39 × 404,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,262.34x = 478,382,064,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,382,064,268.56/789,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,112.88

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