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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,984.38, 1,162,492.59 and 282,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,984.38, 1,162,492.59 and 282,014.70 is: 423,027.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,984.38 : 1,162,492.59 = 282,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,984.38/1,162,492.59 = 282,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,984.38x = 1,162,492.59 × 282,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,984.38x = 327,839,995,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,839,995,719.28/774,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,027.88

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