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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,726.11, 1,182,571.56 and 283,033.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,726.11, 1,182,571.56 and 283,033.39 is: 424,364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,726.11 : 1,182,571.56 = 283,033.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,726.11/1,182,571.56 = 283,033.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,726.11x = 1,182,571.56 × 283,033.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,726.11x = 334,707,237,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,707,237,544.39/788,726.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,364.34

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