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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,972.96, 1,187,434.69 and 286,467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,972.96, 1,187,434.69 and 286,467.42 is: 429,511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,972.96 : 1,187,434.69 = 286,467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,972.96/1,187,434.69 = 286,467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,972.96x = 1,187,434.69 × 286,467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,972.96x = 340,161,352,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,161,352,062.80/791,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,511.32

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