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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,534.95, 1,190,481.57 and 288,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,534.95, 1,190,481.57 and 288,094.50 is: 432,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,534.95 : 1,190,481.57 = 288,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,534.95/1,190,481.57 = 288,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,534.95x = 1,190,481.57 × 288,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,534.95x = 342,971,192,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,971,192,668.37/793,534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,206.79

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