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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,974.92, 1,188,080.92 and 286,654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,974.92, 1,188,080.92 and 286,654.13 is: 430,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,974.92 : 1,188,080.92 = 286,654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,974.92/1,188,080.92 = 286,654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,974.92x = 1,188,080.92 × 286,654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,974.92x = 340,568,302,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,568,302,492.20/791,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,024.10

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