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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,265.48, 1,188,099.70 and 286,701.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,265.48, 1,188,099.70 and 286,701.41 is: 429,944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,265.48 : 1,188,099.70 = 286,701.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,265.48/1,188,099.70 = 286,701.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,265.48x = 1,188,099.70 × 286,701.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,265.48x = 340,629,861,464.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,629,861,464.07/792,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,944.09

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