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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,265.22, 1,190,370.60 and 287,865.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,265.22, 1,190,370.60 and 287,865.63 is: 431,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,265.22 : 1,190,370.60 = 287,865.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,265.22/1,190,370.60 = 287,865.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,265.22x = 1,190,370.60 × 287,865.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,265.22x = 342,666,782,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,666,782,702.48/793,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,970.01

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