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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,267.69, 1,190,374.32 and 287,868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,267.69, 1,190,374.32 and 287,868.10 is: 431,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,267.69 : 1,190,374.32 = 287,868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,267.69/1,190,374.32 = 287,868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,267.69x = 1,190,374.32 × 287,868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,267.69x = 342,670,793,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,670,793,787.19/793,267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,973.72

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