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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,069.40, 1,171,604.10 and 282,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,069.40, 1,171,604.10 and 282,316.76 is: 423,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,069.40 : 1,171,604.10 = 282,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,069.40/1,171,604.10 = 282,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,069.40x = 1,171,604.10 × 282,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,069.40x = 330,763,473,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,763,473,514.72/781,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,475.14

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