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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,044.98, 1,185,077.54 and 277,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,044.98, 1,185,077.54 and 277,689.44 is: 416,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,044.98 : 1,185,077.54 = 277,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,044.98/1,185,077.54 = 277,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,044.98x = 1,185,077.54 × 277,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,044.98x = 329,083,520,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,083,520,013.42/790,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,537.70

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