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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,036.30, 1,170,054.45 and 425,742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,036.30, 1,170,054.45 and 425,742.30 is: 638,613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,036.30 : 1,170,054.45 = 425,742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,036.30/1,170,054.45 = 425,742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,036.30x = 1,170,054.45 × 425,742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,036.30x = 498,141,672,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,141,672,668.24/780,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,613.45

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