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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,868.50, 1,189,477.71 and 294,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,868.50, 1,189,477.71 and 294,232.50 is: 441,413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,868.50 : 1,189,477.71 = 294,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,868.50/1,189,477.71 = 294,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,868.50x = 1,189,477.71 × 294,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,868.50x = 349,983,000,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,983,000,307.58/792,868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,413.68

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