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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,405.89, 1,185,473.96 and 284,866.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,405.89, 1,185,473.96 and 284,866.26 is: 427,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,405.89 : 1,185,473.96 = 284,866.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,405.89/1,185,473.96 = 284,866.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,405.89x = 1,185,473.96 × 284,866.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,405.89x = 337,701,533,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,701,533,312.59/790,405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,250.78

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