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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,649.38, 1,195,092.83 and 284,274.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,649.38, 1,195,092.83 and 284,274.61 is: 426,454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,649.38 : 1,195,092.83 = 284,274.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,649.38/1,195,092.83 = 284,274.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,649.38x = 1,195,092.83 × 284,274.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,649.38x = 339,734,545,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,734,545,885.00/796,649.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,454.29

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