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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,131.74, 1,191,069.63 and 288,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,131.74, 1,191,069.63 and 288,672.30 is: 432,961.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,131.74 : 1,191,069.63 = 288,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,131.74/1,191,069.63 = 288,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,131.74x = 1,191,069.63 × 288,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,131.74x = 343,828,809,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,828,809,552.25/794,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,961.93

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