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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,056.70, 1,170,085.05 and 360,152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,056.70, 1,170,085.05 and 360,152.70 is: 540,229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,056.70 : 1,170,085.05 = 360,152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,056.70/1,170,085.05 = 360,152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,056.70x = 1,170,085.05 × 360,152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,056.70x = 421,409,289,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,409,289,987.14/780,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,229.05

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