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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,614, 1,192,670.04 and 289,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,614, 1,192,670.04 and 289,663 is: 434,767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,614 : 1,192,670.04 = 289,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,614/1,192,670.04 = 289,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,614x = 1,192,670.04 × 289,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,614x = 345,472,381,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,472,381,796.52/794,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,767.55

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