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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,147.77, 1,188,544.56 and 286,762.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,147.77, 1,188,544.56 and 286,762.14 is: 430,260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,147.77 : 1,188,544.56 = 286,762.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,147.77/1,188,544.56 = 286,762.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,147.77x = 1,188,544.56 × 286,762.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,147.77x = 340,829,580,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,829,580,435.60/792,147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,260.10

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