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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,816.50, 1,154,789.36 and 283,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,816.50, 1,154,789.36 and 283,631 is: 425,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,816.50 : 1,154,789.36 = 283,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,816.50/1,154,789.36 = 283,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,816.50x = 1,154,789.36 × 283,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,816.50x = 327,534,060,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,534,060,966.16/769,816.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,470.30

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