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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,008.62, 1,184,732.57 and 284,433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,008.62, 1,184,732.57 and 284,433.75 is: 426,549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,008.62 : 1,184,732.57 = 284,433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,008.62/1,184,732.57 = 284,433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,008.62x = 1,184,732.57 × 284,433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,008.62x = 336,977,930,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,977,930,652.82/790,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,549.69

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