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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,233.06, 1,194,863.42 and 290,751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,233.06, 1,194,863.42 and 290,751.72 is: 436,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,233.06 : 1,194,863.42 = 290,751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,233.06/1,194,863.42 = 290,751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,233.06x = 1,194,863.42 × 290,751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,233.06x = 347,408,594,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,408,594,530.08/796,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,315.21

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