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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,887, 1,186,085.16 and 285,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,887, 1,186,085.16 and 285,382.20 is: 427,984.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,887 : 1,186,085.16 = 285,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,887/1,186,085.16 = 285,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,887x = 1,186,085.16 × 285,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,887x = 338,487,592,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,487,592,348.15/790,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,984.77

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