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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,439.70, 1,223,159.55 and 282,783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,439.70, 1,223,159.55 and 282,783.70 is: 424,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,439.70 : 1,223,159.55 = 282,783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,439.70/1,223,159.55 = 282,783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,439.70x = 1,223,159.55 × 282,783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,439.70x = 345,889,583,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,889,583,239.34/815,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,175.55

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