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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,927.69, 1,187,601.75 and 286,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,927.69, 1,187,601.75 and 286,367.40 is: 429,446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,927.69 : 1,187,601.75 = 286,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,927.69/1,187,601.75 = 286,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,927.69x = 1,187,601.75 × 286,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,927.69x = 340,090,425,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,090,425,382.95/791,927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,446.31

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