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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,371.08, 1,191,182.26 and 288,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,371.08, 1,191,182.26 and 288,575.40 is: 432,727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,371.08 : 1,191,182.26 = 288,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,371.08/1,191,182.26 = 288,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,371.08x = 1,191,182.26 × 288,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,371.08x = 343,745,897,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,745,897,152.40/794,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,727.10

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