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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,755.47, 1,189,090.72 and 280,385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,755.47, 1,189,090.72 and 280,385.11 is: 420,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,755.47 : 1,189,090.72 = 280,385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,755.47/1,189,090.72 = 280,385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,755.47x = 1,189,090.72 × 280,385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,755.47x = 333,403,332,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,403,332,327.18/792,755.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,562.64

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