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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,032.40, 1,170,048.60 and 661,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,032.40, 1,170,048.60 and 661,934.40 is: 992,901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,032.40 : 1,170,048.60 = 661,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,032.40/1,170,048.60 = 661,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,032.40x = 1,170,048.60 × 661,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,032.40x = 774,495,418,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,495,418,011.84/780,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,901.60

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