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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,288.64, 1,171,932.96 and 282,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,288.64, 1,171,932.96 and 282,536 is: 423,804

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,288.64 : 1,171,932.96 = 282,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,288.64/1,171,932.96 = 282,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,288.64x = 1,171,932.96 × 282,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,288.64x = 331,113,250,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,113,250,786.56/781,288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,804

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