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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,326.44, 1,183,857.66 and 283,784.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,326.44, 1,183,857.66 and 283,784.36 is: 425,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,326.44 : 1,183,857.66 = 283,784.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,326.44/1,183,857.66 = 283,784.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,326.44x = 1,183,857.66 × 283,784.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,326.44x = 335,960,288,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,960,288,374.20/789,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,629.08

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