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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,339.22, 1,188,210.84 and 286,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,339.22, 1,188,210.84 and 286,775.26 is: 430,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,339.22 : 1,188,210.84 = 286,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,339.22/1,188,210.84 = 286,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,339.22x = 1,188,210.84 × 286,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,339.22x = 340,749,472,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,749,472,575.82/792,339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,055.04

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