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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,325.44, 1,183,856.16 and 283,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,325.44, 1,183,856.16 and 283,783.36 is: 425,627.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,325.44 : 1,183,856.16 = 283,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,325.44/1,183,856.16 = 283,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,325.44x = 1,183,856.16 × 283,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,325.44x = 335,958,678,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,958,678,841.50/789,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,627.58

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