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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,149.40, 1,188,224.10 and 286,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,149.40, 1,188,224.10 and 286,952.40 is: 430,428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,149.40 : 1,188,224.10 = 286,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,149.40/1,188,224.10 = 286,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,149.40x = 1,188,224.10 × 286,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,149.40x = 340,963,757,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,963,757,232.84/792,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,428.60

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