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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,260.41, 1,185,258.03 and 284,727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,260.41, 1,185,258.03 and 284,727.16 is: 427,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,260.41 : 1,185,258.03 = 284,727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,260.41/1,185,258.03 = 284,727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,260.41x = 1,185,258.03 × 284,727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,260.41x = 337,475,150,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,475,150,229.79/790,260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,042.97

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