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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,290.59, 1,182,186.74 and 282,840.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,290.59, 1,182,186.74 and 282,840.27 is: 424,171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,290.59 : 1,182,186.74 = 282,840.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,290.59/1,182,186.74 = 282,840.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,290.59x = 1,182,186.74 × 282,840.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,290.59x = 334,370,013,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,370,013,005.92/788,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,171.00

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