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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,304.40, 1,171,956.96 and 282,551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,304.40, 1,171,956.96 and 282,551.76 is: 423,827.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,304.40 : 1,171,956.96 = 282,551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,304.40/1,171,956.96 = 282,551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,304.40x = 1,171,956.96 × 282,551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,304.40x = 331,138,501,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,138,501,692.25/781,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,827.77

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