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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,347.93, 1,185,574.64 and 277,951.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,347.93, 1,185,574.64 and 277,951.57 is: 416,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,347.93 : 1,185,574.64 = 277,951.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,347.93/1,185,574.64 = 277,951.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,347.93x = 1,185,574.64 × 277,951.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,347.93x = 329,532,332,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,532,332,540.19/790,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,945.90

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