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