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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,289.33, 1,191,470.45 and 389,847.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,289.33, 1,191,470.45 and 389,847.42 is: 584,789.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,289.33 : 1,191,470.45 = 389,847.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,289.33/1,191,470.45 = 389,847.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,289.33x = 1,191,470.45 × 389,847.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,289.33x = 464,491,678,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,491,678,989.50/794,289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,789.02

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