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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,361.32, 1,187,831.61 and 286,803.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,361.32, 1,187,831.61 and 286,803.87 is: 429,948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,361.32 : 1,187,831.61 = 286,803.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,361.32/1,187,831.61 = 286,803.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,361.32x = 1,187,831.61 × 286,803.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,361.32x = 340,674,702,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,674,702,656.33/792,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,948.68

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