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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,011.80, 1,170,017.70 and 543,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,011.80, 1,170,017.70 and 543,621.40 is: 815,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,011.80 : 1,170,017.70 = 543,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,011.80/1,170,017.70 = 543,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,011.80x = 1,170,017.70 × 543,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,011.80x = 636,046,660,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,046,660,098.78/780,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,432.10

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