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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,817.41, 1,185,980.77 and 285,312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,817.41, 1,185,980.77 and 285,312.67 is: 427,880.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,817.41 : 1,185,980.77 = 285,312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,817.41/1,185,980.77 = 285,312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,817.41x = 1,185,980.77 × 285,312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,817.41x = 338,375,339,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,375,339,344.07/790,817.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,880.49

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