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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,362.55, 1,183,749.88 and 283,785.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,362.55, 1,183,749.88 and 283,785.57 is: 425,572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,362.55 : 1,183,749.88 = 283,785.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,362.55/1,183,749.88 = 283,785.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,362.55x = 1,183,749.88 × 283,785.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,362.55x = 335,931,127,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,931,127,805.02/789,362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,572.67

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