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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,851.88, 1,195,395.46 and 284,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,851.88, 1,195,395.46 and 284,477.30 is: 426,757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,851.88 : 1,195,395.46 = 284,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,851.88/1,195,395.46 = 284,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,851.88x = 1,195,395.46 × 284,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,851.88x = 340,062,872,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,062,872,893.06/796,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,757.95

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