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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,135.90, 1,188,313.20 and 286,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,135.90, 1,188,313.20 and 286,574.40 is: 429,901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,135.90 : 1,188,313.20 = 286,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,135.90/1,188,313.20 = 286,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,135.90x = 1,188,313.20 × 286,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,135.90x = 340,540,142,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,540,142,302.08/792,135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,901.16

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