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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,852.88, 1,195,396.96 and 284,478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,852.88, 1,195,396.96 and 284,478.30 is: 426,759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,852.88 : 1,195,396.96 = 284,478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,852.88/1,195,396.96 = 284,478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,852.88x = 1,195,396.96 × 284,478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,852.88x = 340,064,495,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,064,495,005.97/796,852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,759.45

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