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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,419.26, 1,191,254.31 and 288,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,419.26, 1,191,254.31 and 288,623.58 is: 432,799.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,419.26 : 1,191,254.31 = 288,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,419.26/1,191,254.31 = 288,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,419.26x = 1,191,254.31 × 288,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,419.26x = 343,824,083,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,824,083,642.63/794,419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,799.28

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