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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,257.93, 1,190,359.70 and 287,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,257.93, 1,190,359.70 and 287,858.34 is: 431,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,257.93 : 1,190,359.70 = 287,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,257.93/1,190,359.70 = 287,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,257.93x = 1,190,359.70 × 287,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,257.93x = 342,654,967,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,654,967,244.90/793,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,959.08

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