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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,363.30, 1,183,751 and 283,786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,363.30, 1,183,751 and 283,786.32 is: 425,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,363.30 : 1,183,751 = 283,786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,363.30/1,183,751 = 283,786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,363.30x = 1,183,751 × 283,786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,363.30x = 335,932,340,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,932,340,086.32/789,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,573.80

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