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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,350.44, 1,188,700.62 and 293,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,350.44, 1,188,700.62 and 293,714.44 is: 440,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,350.44 : 1,188,700.62 = 293,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,350.44/1,188,700.62 = 293,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,350.44x = 1,188,700.62 × 293,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,350.44x = 349,138,532,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,138,532,857.77/792,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,636.51

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