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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,295.13, 1,172,059.70 and 282,775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,295.13, 1,172,059.70 and 282,775.77 is: 424,206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,295.13 : 1,172,059.70 = 282,775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,295.13/1,172,059.70 = 282,775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,295.13x = 1,172,059.70 × 282,775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,295.13x = 331,430,084,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,430,084,153.47/781,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,206.00

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