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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,844.73, 1,181,922.23 and 282,270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,844.73, 1,181,922.23 and 282,270.47 is: 423,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,844.73 : 1,181,922.23 = 282,270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,844.73/1,181,922.23 = 282,270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,844.73x = 1,181,922.23 × 282,270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,844.73x = 333,621,744,909.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,621,744,909.00/787,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,461.29

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