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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,575.04, 1,191,487.92 and 288,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,575.04, 1,191,487.92 and 288,780.24 is: 433,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,575.04 : 1,191,487.92 = 288,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,575.04/1,191,487.92 = 288,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,575.04x = 1,191,487.92 × 288,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,575.04x = 344,078,167,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,078,167,494.70/794,575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,034.20

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