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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,052.46, 1,188,170.88 and 286,851.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,052.46, 1,188,170.88 and 286,851.31 is: 430,310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,052.46 : 1,188,170.88 = 286,851.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,052.46/1,188,170.88 = 286,851.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,052.46x = 1,188,170.88 × 286,851.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,052.46x = 340,828,369,385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,828,369,385.73/792,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,310.35

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