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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,063.99, 1,185,106.05 and 277,708.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,063.99, 1,185,106.05 and 277,708.45 is: 416,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,063.99 : 1,185,106.05 = 277,708.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,063.99/1,185,106.05 = 277,708.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,063.99x = 1,185,106.05 × 277,708.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,063.99x = 329,113,964,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,113,964,231.12/790,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,566.21

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