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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,147.30, 1,170,220.95 and 360,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,147.30, 1,170,220.95 and 360,243.30 is: 540,364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,147.30 : 1,170,220.95 = 360,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,147.30/1,170,220.95 = 360,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,147.30x = 1,170,220.95 × 360,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,147.30x = 421,564,256,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,564,256,757.14/780,147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,364.95

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