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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,279.22, 1,190,391.60 and 287,879.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,279.22, 1,190,391.60 and 287,879.66 is: 431,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,279.22 : 1,190,391.60 = 287,879.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,279.22/1,190,391.60 = 287,879.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,279.22x = 1,190,391.60 × 287,879.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,279.22x = 342,689,529,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,689,529,074.86/793,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,991.06

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