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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,752.99, 1,181,754.44 and 282,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,752.99, 1,181,754.44 and 282,303.08 is: 423,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,752.99 : 1,181,754.44 = 282,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,752.99/1,181,754.44 = 282,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,752.99x = 1,181,754.44 × 282,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,752.99x = 333,612,910,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,612,910,895.39/787,752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,499.39

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