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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,525.44, 1,188,785.24 and 286,968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,525.44, 1,188,785.24 and 286,968.18 is: 430,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,525.44 : 1,188,785.24 = 286,968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,525.44/1,188,785.24 = 286,968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,525.44x = 1,188,785.24 × 286,968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,525.44x = 341,143,535,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,143,535,298.82/792,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,451.21

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