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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,605.40, 1,182,908.10 and 283,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,605.40, 1,182,908.10 and 283,408.40 is: 425,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,605.40 : 1,182,908.10 = 283,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,605.40/1,182,908.10 = 283,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,605.40x = 1,182,908.10 × 283,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,605.40x = 335,246,091,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,246,091,968.04/788,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,112.60

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