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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,461.06, 1,184,965.02 and 284,898.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,461.06, 1,184,965.02 and 284,898.31 is: 427,085.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,461.06 : 1,184,965.02 = 284,898.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,461.06/1,184,965.02 = 284,898.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,461.06x = 1,184,965.02 × 284,898.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,461.06x = 337,594,531,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,594,531,607.12/790,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,085.59

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