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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,294.59, 1,185,494.74 and 277,898.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,294.59, 1,185,494.74 and 277,898.51 is: 416,866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,294.59 : 1,185,494.74 = 277,898.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,294.59/1,185,494.74 = 277,898.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,294.59x = 1,185,494.74 × 277,898.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,294.59x = 329,447,224,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,447,224,127.83/790,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,866.35

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