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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,118.48, 1,181,962.35 and 282,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,118.48, 1,181,962.35 and 282,585.60 is: 423,801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,118.48 : 1,181,962.35 = 282,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,118.48/1,181,962.35 = 282,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,118.48x = 1,181,962.35 × 282,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,118.48x = 334,005,539,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,005,539,852.16/788,118.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,801.18

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