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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,267.72, 1,190,374.35 and 287,868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,267.72, 1,190,374.35 and 287,868.13 is: 431,973.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,267.72 : 1,190,374.35 = 287,868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,267.72/1,190,374.35 = 287,868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,267.72x = 1,190,374.35 × 287,868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,267.72x = 342,670,838,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,670,838,134.47/793,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,973.76

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