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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,523.86, 1,189,252.35 and 294,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,523.86, 1,189,252.35 and 294,237.78 is: 441,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,523.86 : 1,189,252.35 = 294,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,523.86/1,189,252.35 = 294,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,523.86x = 1,189,252.35 × 294,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,523.86x = 349,922,971,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,922,971,323.78/792,523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,529.89

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