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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,068.90, 1,171,603.35 and 282,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,068.90, 1,171,603.35 and 282,316.26 is: 423,474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,068.90 : 1,171,603.35 = 282,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,068.90/1,171,603.35 = 282,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,068.90x = 1,171,603.35 × 282,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,068.90x = 330,762,675,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,762,675,975.47/781,068.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,474.39

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