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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,433.76, 1,181,248.08 and 282,048.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,433.76, 1,181,248.08 and 282,048.96 is: 423,108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,433.76 : 1,181,248.08 = 282,048.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,433.76/1,181,248.08 = 282,048.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,433.76x = 1,181,248.08 × 282,048.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,433.76x = 333,169,792,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,169,792,466.00/787,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,108.34

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