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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,439.80, 1,184,159.70 and 290,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,439.80, 1,184,159.70 and 290,998.20 is: 436,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,439.80 : 1,184,159.70 = 290,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,439.80/1,184,159.70 = 290,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,439.80x = 1,184,159.70 × 290,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,439.80x = 344,588,341,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,588,341,212.54/789,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,497.30

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