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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,362.92, 1,183,750.44 and 283,785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,362.92, 1,183,750.44 and 283,785.94 is: 425,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,362.92 : 1,183,750.44 = 283,785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,362.92/1,183,750.44 = 283,785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,362.92x = 1,183,750.44 × 283,785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,362.92x = 335,931,731,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,931,731,340.81/789,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,573.23

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