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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,922.40, 1,183,383.60 and 283,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,922.40, 1,183,383.60 and 283,725.40 is: 425,588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,922.40 : 1,183,383.60 = 283,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,922.40/1,183,383.60 = 283,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,922.40x = 1,183,383.60 × 283,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,922.40x = 335,755,985,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,755,985,263.44/788,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,588.10

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