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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,448.78, 1,191,285.45 and 281,940.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,448.78, 1,191,285.45 and 281,940.54 is: 422,773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,448.78 : 1,191,285.45 = 281,940.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,448.78/1,191,285.45 = 281,940.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,448.78x = 1,191,285.45 × 281,940.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,448.78x = 335,871,663,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,871,663,067.14/794,448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,773.21

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