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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,281.39, 1,171,922.09 and 282,528.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,281.39, 1,171,922.09 and 282,528.75 is: 423,793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,281.39 : 1,171,922.09 = 282,528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,281.39/1,171,922.09 = 282,528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,281.39x = 1,171,922.09 × 282,528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,281.39x = 331,101,681,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,101,681,772.44/781,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,793.13

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