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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,551.40, 1,182,827.10 and 283,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,551.40, 1,182,827.10 and 283,354.40 is: 425,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,551.40 : 1,182,827.10 = 283,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,551.40/1,182,827.10 = 283,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,551.40x = 1,182,827.10 × 283,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,551.40x = 335,159,263,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,159,263,224.24/788,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,031.60

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