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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,983.86, 1,191,754.08 and 289,187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,983.86, 1,191,754.08 and 289,187.19 is: 433,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,983.86 : 1,191,754.08 = 289,187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,983.86/1,191,754.08 = 289,187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,983.86x = 1,191,754.08 × 289,187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,983.86x = 344,640,013,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,640,013,566.24/794,983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,518.25

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