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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,292.59, 1,182,189.74 and 282,842.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,292.59, 1,182,189.74 and 282,842.27 is: 424,174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,292.59 : 1,182,189.74 = 282,842.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,292.59/1,182,189.74 = 282,842.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,292.59x = 1,182,189.74 × 282,842.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,292.59x = 334,373,229,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,373,229,632.31/788,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,174.01

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