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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,709.61, 1,181,812.27 and 281,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,709.61, 1,181,812.27 and 281,925.76 is: 422,977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,709.61 : 1,181,812.27 = 281,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,709.61/1,181,812.27 = 281,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,709.61x = 1,181,812.27 × 281,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,709.61x = 333,183,322,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,183,322,397.08/787,709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,977.35

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