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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,805.08, 1,187,730.30 and 286,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,805.08, 1,187,730.30 and 286,412.60 is: 429,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,805.08 : 1,187,730.30 = 286,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,805.08/1,187,730.30 = 286,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,805.08x = 1,187,730.30 × 286,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,805.08x = 340,180,923,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,180,923,321.78/791,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,627.10

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