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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,996.08, 1,188,016.80 and 286,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,996.08, 1,188,016.80 and 286,603.60 is: 429,913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,996.08 : 1,188,016.80 = 286,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,996.08/1,188,016.80 = 286,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,996.08x = 1,188,016.80 × 286,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,996.08x = 340,489,891,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,489,891,740.48/791,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,913.61

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