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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,268.16, 1,190,375.04 and 287,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,268.16, 1,190,375.04 and 287,868.60 is: 431,974.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,268.16 : 1,190,375.04 = 287,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,268.16/1,190,375.04 = 287,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,268.16x = 1,190,375.04 × 287,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,268.16x = 342,671,596,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,671,596,239.74/793,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,974.47

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