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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,858.08, 1,187,809.80 and 286,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,858.08, 1,187,809.80 and 286,465.60 is: 429,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,858.08 : 1,187,809.80 = 286,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,858.08/1,187,809.80 = 286,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,858.08x = 1,187,809.80 × 286,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,858.08x = 340,266,647,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,266,647,042.88/791,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,706.60

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