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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,212.30, 1,180,914.30 and 281,826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,212.30, 1,180,914.30 and 281,826.30 is: 422,773.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,212.30 : 1,180,914.30 = 281,826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,212.30/1,180,914.30 = 281,826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,212.30x = 1,180,914.30 × 281,826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,212.30x = 332,812,707,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,812,707,786.09/787,212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,773.76

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