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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,542.72, 1,185,656.40 and 285,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,542.72, 1,185,656.40 and 285,089.76 is: 427,577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,542.72 : 1,185,656.40 = 285,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,542.72/1,185,656.40 = 285,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,542.72x = 1,185,656.40 × 285,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,542.72x = 338,018,498,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,018,498,518.46/790,542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,577.78

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