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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,111.72, 1,170,167.58 and 274,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,111.72, 1,170,167.58 and 274,553.64 is: 411,830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,111.72 : 1,170,167.58 = 274,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,111.72/1,170,167.58 = 274,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,111.72x = 1,170,167.58 × 274,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,111.72x = 321,273,768,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,273,768,498.99/780,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,830.46

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