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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,876, 1,186,068.66 and 285,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,876, 1,186,068.66 and 285,371.20 is: 427,968.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,876 : 1,186,068.66 = 285,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,876/1,186,068.66 = 285,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,876x = 1,186,068.66 × 285,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,876x = 338,469,836,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,469,836,786.59/790,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,968.27

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