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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,382.08, 1,191,198.76 and 288,586.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,382.08, 1,191,198.76 and 288,586.40 is: 432,743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,382.08 : 1,191,198.76 = 288,586.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,382.08/1,191,198.76 = 288,586.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,382.08x = 1,191,198.76 × 288,586.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,382.08x = 343,763,761,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,763,761,832.86/794,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,743.60

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