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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,251.52, 1,170,715.32 and 275,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,251.52, 1,170,715.32 and 275,173.44 is: 412,879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,251.52 : 1,170,715.32 = 275,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,251.52/1,170,715.32 = 275,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,251.52x = 1,170,715.32 × 275,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,251.52x = 322,149,761,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,149,761,865.10/780,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,879.38

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