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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,809.60, 1,183,214.40 and 283,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,809.60, 1,183,214.40 and 283,369.60 is: 425,054.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,809.60 : 1,183,214.40 = 283,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,809.60/1,183,214.40 = 283,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,809.60x = 1,183,214.40 × 283,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,809.60x = 335,286,991,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,286,991,242.24/788,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,054.40

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