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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,026.20, 1,170,039.30 and 360,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,026.20, 1,170,039.30 and 360,122.20 is: 540,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,026.20 : 1,170,039.30 = 360,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,026.20/1,170,039.30 = 360,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,026.20x = 1,170,039.30 × 360,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,026.20x = 421,357,126,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,357,126,802.46/780,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,183.30

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