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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,262.85, 1,190,367.04 and 287,863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,262.85, 1,190,367.04 and 287,863.26 is: 431,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,262.85 : 1,190,367.04 = 287,863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,262.85/1,190,367.04 = 287,863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,262.85x = 1,190,367.04 × 287,863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,262.85x = 342,662,936,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,662,936,730.95/793,262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,966.45

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