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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,301.38, 1,183,820.22 and 283,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,301.38, 1,183,820.22 and 283,759.32 is: 425,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,301.38 : 1,183,820.22 = 283,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,301.38/1,183,820.22 = 283,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,301.38x = 1,183,820.22 × 283,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,301.38x = 335,920,020,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,920,020,629.45/789,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,591.58

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