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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,294.88, 1,172,059.32 and 282,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,294.88, 1,172,059.32 and 282,775.52 is: 424,205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,294.88 : 1,172,059.32 = 282,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,294.88/1,172,059.32 = 282,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,294.88x = 1,172,059.32 × 282,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,294.88x = 331,429,677,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,429,677,823.55/781,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,205.62

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