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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,268.22, 1,190,375.10 and 287,868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,268.22, 1,190,375.10 and 287,868.64 is: 431,974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,268.22 : 1,190,375.10 = 287,868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,268.22/1,190,375.10 = 287,868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,268.22x = 1,190,375.10 × 287,868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,268.22x = 342,671,661,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,671,661,126.86/793,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,974.52

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