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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,968.94, 1,184,673.16 and 284,394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,968.94, 1,184,673.16 and 284,394.17 is: 426,490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,968.94 : 1,184,673.16 = 284,394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,968.94/1,184,673.16 = 284,394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,968.94x = 1,184,673.16 × 284,394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,968.94x = 336,914,138,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,914,138,853.33/789,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,490.36

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