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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,502.42, 1,199,122.27 and 287,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,502.42, 1,199,122.27 and 287,061.48 is: 430,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,502.42 : 1,199,122.27 = 287,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,502.42/1,199,122.27 = 287,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,502.42x = 1,199,122.27 × 287,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,502.42x = 344,221,812,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,221,812,809.51/799,502.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,545.05

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