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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,849.88, 1,195,392.45 and 284,475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,849.88, 1,195,392.45 and 284,475.29 is: 426,754.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,849.88 : 1,195,392.45 = 284,475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,849.88/1,195,392.45 = 284,475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,849.88x = 1,195,392.45 × 284,475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,849.88x = 340,059,613,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,059,613,877.56/796,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,754.93

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