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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,472.59, 1,184,982.34 and 284,909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,472.59, 1,184,982.34 and 284,909.84 is: 427,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,472.59 : 1,184,982.34 = 284,909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,472.59/1,184,982.34 = 284,909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,472.59x = 1,184,982.34 × 284,909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,472.59x = 337,613,128,892.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,613,128,892.23/790,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,102.89

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