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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,655.49, 1,181,693.45 and 282,267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,655.49, 1,181,693.45 and 282,267.55 is: 423,476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,655.49 : 1,181,693.45 = 282,267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,655.49/1,181,693.45 = 282,267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,655.49x = 1,181,693.45 × 282,267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,655.49x = 333,553,714,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,553,714,982.55/787,655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,476.66

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