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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,024.90, 1,170,037.35 and 380,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,024.90, 1,170,037.35 and 380,921.70 is: 571,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,024.90 : 1,170,037.35 = 380,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,024.90/1,170,037.35 = 380,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,024.90x = 1,170,037.35 × 380,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,024.90x = 445,692,616,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,692,616,425.50/780,024.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,382.55

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