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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,248.32, 1,180,745.91 and 281,715.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,248.32, 1,180,745.91 and 281,715.17 is: 422,527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,248.32 : 1,180,745.91 = 281,715.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,248.32/1,180,745.91 = 281,715.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,248.32x = 1,180,745.91 × 281,715.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,248.32x = 332,634,028,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,634,028,858.73/787,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,527.46

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