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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,583.90, 1,188,966.06 and 287,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,583.90, 1,188,966.06 and 287,382.82 is: 431,106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,583.90 : 1,188,966.06 = 287,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,583.90/1,188,966.06 = 287,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,583.90x = 1,188,966.06 × 287,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,583.90x = 341,688,419,207.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,688,419,207.09/792,583.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,106.94

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