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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,327.78, 1,170,603.15 and 240,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,327.78, 1,170,603.15 and 240,629.64 is: 360,978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,327.78 : 1,170,603.15 = 240,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,327.78/1,170,603.15 = 240,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,327.78x = 1,170,603.15 × 240,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,327.78x = 281,681,814,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,681,814,567.37/780,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,978.84

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