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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,472.34, 1,184,981.96 and 284,909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,472.34, 1,184,981.96 and 284,909.59 is: 427,102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,472.34 : 1,184,981.96 = 284,909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,472.34/1,184,981.96 = 284,909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,472.34x = 1,184,981.96 × 284,909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,472.34x = 337,612,722,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,612,722,130.82/790,472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,102.51

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