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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,499.99, 1,191,376.85 and 288,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,499.99, 1,191,376.85 and 288,704.27 is: 432,920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,499.99 : 1,191,376.85 = 288,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,499.99/1,191,376.85 = 288,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,499.99x = 1,191,376.85 × 288,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,499.99x = 343,955,576,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,955,576,373.74/794,499.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,920.81

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