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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,175.36, 1,183,243 and 283,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,175.36, 1,183,243 and 283,482.64 is: 425,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,175.36 : 1,183,243 = 283,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,175.36/1,183,243 = 283,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,175.36x = 1,183,243 × 283,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,175.36x = 335,428,849,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,428,849,401.52/789,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,037.15

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