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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,314.40, 1,188,471.60 and 287,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,314.40, 1,188,471.60 and 287,117.40 is: 430,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,314.40 : 1,188,471.60 = 287,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,314.40/1,188,471.60 = 287,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,314.40x = 1,188,471.60 × 287,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,314.40x = 341,230,875,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,230,875,765.84/792,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,676.10

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