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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,341.26, 1,191,137.43 and 288,545.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,341.26, 1,191,137.43 and 288,545.67 is: 432,682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,341.26 : 1,191,137.43 = 288,545.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,341.26/1,191,137.43 = 288,545.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,341.26x = 1,191,137.43 × 288,545.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,341.26x = 343,697,547,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,697,547,801.43/794,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,682.48

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