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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,823.35, 1,185,989.65 and 285,318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,823.35, 1,185,989.65 and 285,318.59 is: 427,889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,823.35 : 1,185,989.65 = 285,318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,823.35/1,185,989.65 = 285,318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,823.35x = 1,185,989.65 × 285,318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,823.35x = 338,384,894,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,384,894,692.59/790,823.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,889.36

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