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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,982.69, 1,162,490.06 and 282,013.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,982.69, 1,162,490.06 and 282,013.01 is: 423,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,982.69 : 1,162,490.06 = 282,013.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,982.69/1,162,490.06 = 282,013.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,982.69x = 1,162,490.06 × 282,013.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,982.69x = 327,837,320,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,837,320,167.60/774,982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,025.35

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