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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,446.76, 1,181,267.58 and 282,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,446.76, 1,181,267.58 and 282,061.96 is: 423,127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,446.76 : 1,181,267.58 = 282,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,446.76/1,181,267.58 = 282,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,446.76x = 1,181,267.58 × 282,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,446.76x = 333,190,648,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,190,648,899.26/787,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,127.84

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