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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,338.22, 1,188,209.34 and 286,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,338.22, 1,188,209.34 and 286,774.26 is: 430,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,338.22 : 1,188,209.34 = 286,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,338.22/1,188,209.34 = 286,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,338.22x = 1,188,209.34 × 286,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,338.22x = 340,747,854,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,747,854,203.59/792,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,053.54

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