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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,092.08, 1,181,598.08 and 282,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,092.08, 1,181,598.08 and 282,642.24 is: 423,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,092.08 : 1,181,598.08 = 282,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,092.08/1,181,598.08 = 282,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,092.08x = 1,181,598.08 × 282,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,092.08x = 333,969,528,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,969,528,110.90/788,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,769.68

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