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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,853.44, 1,184,847.54 and 277,473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,853.44, 1,184,847.54 and 277,473.78 is: 416,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,853.44 : 1,184,847.54 = 277,473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,853.44/1,184,847.54 = 277,473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,853.44x = 1,184,847.54 × 277,473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,853.44x = 328,764,125,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,764,125,647.50/789,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,234.34

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