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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,331.08, 1,180,706.23 and 281,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,331.08, 1,180,706.23 and 281,755 is: 422,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,331.08 : 1,180,706.23 = 281,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,331.08/1,180,706.23 = 281,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,331.08x = 1,180,706.23 × 281,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,331.08x = 332,669,883,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,669,883,833.65/787,331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,528.58

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