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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,816.09, 1,185,978.80 and 285,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,816.09, 1,185,978.80 and 285,311.36 is: 427,878.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,816.09 : 1,185,978.80 = 285,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,816.09/1,185,978.80 = 285,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,816.09x = 1,185,978.80 × 285,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,816.09x = 338,373,224,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,373,224,359.17/790,816.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,878.53

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