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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,734.28, 1,184,275.62 and 303,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,734.28, 1,184,275.62 and 303,342.96 is: 454,889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,734.28 : 1,184,275.62 = 303,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,734.28/1,184,275.62 = 303,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,734.28x = 1,184,275.62 × 303,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,734.28x = 359,241,672,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,241,672,026.64/789,734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,889.30

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