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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,140.70, 1,170,211.05 and 406,115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,140.70, 1,170,211.05 and 406,115.10 is: 609,172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,140.70 : 1,170,211.05 = 406,115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,140.70/1,170,211.05 = 406,115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,140.70x = 1,170,211.05 × 406,115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,140.70x = 475,240,377,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,240,377,591.86/780,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,172.65

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