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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,459.56, 1,184,962.78 and 284,896.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,459.56, 1,184,962.78 and 284,896.81 is: 427,083.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,459.56 : 1,184,962.78 = 284,896.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,459.56/1,184,962.78 = 284,896.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,459.56x = 1,184,962.78 × 284,896.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,459.56x = 337,592,108,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,592,108,641.43/790,459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,083.34

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