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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,715.40, 1,189,069.85 and 287,158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,715.40, 1,189,069.85 and 287,158.00 is: 430,735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,715.40 : 1,189,069.85 = 287,158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,715.40/1,189,069.85 = 287,158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,715.40x = 1,189,069.85 × 287,158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,715.40x = 341,450,917,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,450,917,481.27/792,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,735.82

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