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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,929.48, 1,184,928.08 and 310,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,929.48, 1,184,928.08 and 310,261.25 is: 465,405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,929.48 : 1,184,928.08 = 310,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,929.48/1,184,928.08 = 310,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,929.48x = 1,184,928.08 × 310,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,929.48x = 367,637,268,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,637,268,671.91/789,929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,405.17

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