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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,346.93, 1,185,573.14 and 277,950.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,346.93, 1,185,573.14 and 277,950.57 is: 416,944.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,346.93 : 1,185,573.14 = 277,950.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,346.93/1,185,573.14 = 277,950.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,346.93x = 1,185,573.14 × 277,950.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,346.93x = 329,530,728,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,530,728,649.94/790,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,944.41

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