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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,519.09, 1,181,295.38 and 282,112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,519.09, 1,181,295.38 and 282,112.93 is: 423,175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,519.09 : 1,181,295.38 = 282,112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,519.09/1,181,295.38 = 282,112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,519.09x = 1,181,295.38 × 282,112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,519.09x = 333,258,700,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,258,700,847.26/787,519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,175.39

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