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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,120.01, 1,181,964.53 and 282,587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,120.01, 1,181,964.53 and 282,587.01 is: 423,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,120.01 : 1,181,964.53 = 282,587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,120.01/1,181,964.53 = 282,587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,120.01x = 1,181,964.53 × 282,587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,120.01x = 334,007,821,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,007,821,045.82/788,120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,803.25

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