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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,817.66, 1,185,981.14 and 285,312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,817.66, 1,185,981.14 and 285,312.92 is: 427,880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,817.66 : 1,185,981.14 = 285,312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,817.66/1,185,981.14 = 285,312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,817.66x = 1,185,981.14 × 285,312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,817.66x = 338,375,742,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,375,742,831.61/790,817.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,880.86

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