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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,736.28, 1,184,278.62 and 303,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,736.28, 1,184,278.62 and 303,344.96 is: 454,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,736.28 : 1,184,278.62 = 303,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,736.28/1,184,278.62 = 303,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,736.28x = 1,184,278.62 × 303,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,736.28x = 359,244,950,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,244,950,612.76/789,736.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,892.30

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