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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,524.94, 1,188,784.48 and 286,967.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,524.94, 1,188,784.48 and 286,967.68 is: 430,450.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,524.94 : 1,188,784.48 = 286,967.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,524.94/1,188,784.48 = 286,967.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,524.94x = 1,188,784.48 × 286,967.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,524.94x = 341,142,724,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,142,724,245.61/792,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,450.46

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