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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,432.40, 1,187,148.60 and 286,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,432.40, 1,187,148.60 and 286,235.40 is: 429,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,432.40 : 1,187,148.60 = 286,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,432.40/1,187,148.60 = 286,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,432.40x = 1,187,148.60 × 286,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,432.40x = 339,803,954,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,803,954,380.44/791,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,353.10

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