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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,014.88, 1,184,742.24 and 284,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,014.88, 1,184,742.24 and 284,440.24 is: 426,559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,014.88 : 1,184,742.24 = 284,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,014.88/1,184,742.24 = 284,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,014.88x = 1,184,742.24 × 284,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,014.88x = 336,988,367,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,988,367,083.74/790,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,559.52

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