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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,406.97, 1,190,583.36 and 288,007.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,406.97, 1,190,583.36 and 288,007.47 is: 432,182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,406.97 : 1,190,583.36 = 288,007.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,406.97/1,190,583.36 = 288,007.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,406.97x = 1,190,583.36 × 288,007.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,406.97x = 342,896,901,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,896,901,337.70/793,406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,182.87

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